Iran's chief negotiator says the US must act to prevent renewed war, and other Mideast news

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 Qalibaf did not elaborate. His comments came after the U.S. conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, India says an attack on a commercial vessel off Oman killed an Indian national while 13 were rescued.Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Tuesday. Read our full coverage here.Iranian parliament speaker says the ball is in the US court to prevent renewed warIran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker says the ball is now in the U.S. court to prevent new fighting after Tehran delivered what was a “firm and rational response” to the U.S., state TV reported.In an address to parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf 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