HIT - AND - RUN ERA OVER ; US MAIN OBSTACLE TO DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS : IRAN FOREIGN MINISTRY

What happened: Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran will respond to any fresh attack while remaining open to diplomacy, and named excessive US demands as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress. Key numbers: Iran is pursuing seven conditions, including an end to the war on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade. Why it matters: Baghaei said the US message received through Qatari mediators was insufficient, and that Washington must decide on the demands. He said Iran would not abandon diplomacy if it could prevent further escalation.

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran will respond to any fresh attack while remaining open to diplomacy, and named excessive US demands as the main obstacle to diplomatic progress.

Baghaei said the US message received through Qatari mediators was insufficient, and that Washington must decide on the demands. He said Iran would not abandon diplomacy if it could prevent further escalation.