Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated on Tuesday that the United States must accept 's latest peace plan to avoid failure.
His comments follow US President Donald Trump's warning that the ceasefire in the Middle East is at risk of collapsing.
The ongoing conflict, which began over two months ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has destabilized the region and affected the global economy.
Both Iran and the US have issued threats but show no signs of escalating to full-scale warfare.
Ghalibaf emphasized that accepting the rights of the Iranian people, as outlined in a 14-point proposal, is the only viable option, stating, "Any other approach will be completely inconclusive."
He warned that delays would only increase costs for American taxpayers, as the Pentagon reported the war's expenses have surged to nearly $29 billion.
Iran's response to an earlier US proposal calls for a comprehensive cessation of hostilities, lifting US naval blockades on Iranian ports, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Trump dismissed Iran's counterproposal as 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,' asserting that the US would achieve a 'complete victory'.
In a display of military readiness, Iran's Revolutionary Guards conducted drills in Tehran, citing the need to enhance combat capabilities.
Defense Ministry spokesman Reza Talaei-Nik warned that the US should expect military setbacks if it fails to heed Iran's demands.
Sentimyento ng Publiko sa Gitna ng Kawalang-Katiyakan
The rhetoric between the two nations has left many Iranians anxious about the future.
Sinusubukan lang naming kumapit sa anumang makakatulong sa amin na makaligtas. Napaka-uncertain ng hinaharap at namumuhay kami araw-araw. (cite: Maryam, pintor mula sa Tehran)
The rising tensions have also led to increased oil prices, further complicating the global energy market.
Iran has been limiting maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil shipments, creating a potential energy crisis.Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated that Iran should not use the strait as leverage against Gulf nations.
Sinabi ng Ministro ng Ugnayang Panlabas ng Qatar na si Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani na hindi dapat gamitin ng Iran ang strait bilang panghihimok laban sa mga bansa sa Gulpo.
Patuloy na Labanan sa Lebanon
More than 2,880 people have lost their lives since the conflict escalated, including 380 since the truce.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declared that his group would resist any negotiations that do not address their military capabilities.
Idineklara ng lider ng Hezbollah na si Naim Qassem na ang kanyang grupo ay tututol sa anumang negosasyon na hindi tumutukoy sa kanilang mga kakayahan sa militar.
Hindi kami aalis sa larangan ng labanan at gagawin naming impiyerno ito para sa Israel. (cite: Naim Qassem, lider ng Hezbollah)