US says ball in Iran's court as push grows to end war

The United States has called on Iran to take decisive diplomatic steps to de-escalate the ongoing Middle East conflict, following failed weekend negotiations. This geopolitical standoff increases the risk of cyberattacks, misinformation campaigns, or regional military escalations. Critical infrastructure and global supply chains in the region face heightened exposure to collateral damage.

The United States said "the ball is in the Iranian court" on ending the Mideast war, as diplomats accelerated efforts on Tuesday towards a new round of peace talks after weekend negotiations failed to produce a deal.