India, Nov. 3 -- Iran's chief negotiator says it's up to the United States to prevent renewed war after what he described as a "firm and rational response" to Washington.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf did not elaborate. His comments came after the US conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's chief negotiator and parliament speaker says the ball is now in the US court to prevent new fighting after Tehran delivered what was a "firm and rational response" to the US, state TV reported. In an address to parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran remained ready "for battle with its finger on the trigger."

He did not elaborate and it was unclear what "response" he referred to. His comment came after a U...