Multiple sources indicate that the U.S. government is actively discussing potential negotiations with Iran.

People’s Financial News, March 22 — On March 21, local time, CCTV reporters learned that a U.S. official and an informed source revealed that after three weeks of the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration has begun preliminary discussions on the next phase of actions and what form peace negotiations with Iran might take. President Trump stated on the 20th that he is considering a “gradual end” to the war. However, U.S. officials pointed out that the current expectation is that the fighting will continue for another two to three weeks. During this period, Trump’s advisors hope to lay the groundwork for diplomatic mediation. The informed sources disclosed that U.S. Special Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have both been involved in discussions regarding potential diplomatic actions. Any agreement aimed at ending the war must include the following: reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing Iran’s high-enriched uranium stockpile, and establishing a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile projects, and support for regional proxy forces. According to one U.S. official and two other informed sources, there has been no direct contact between the U.S. and Iran in recent days, but Egypt, Qatar, and the UK have acted as intermediaries. Egypt and Qatar have informed the U.S. and Israel that Iran is willing to negotiate, but the conditions are very demanding. Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian stated on the 20th that Iran hopes to end the war thoroughly, comprehensively, and permanently, rather than just a temporary ceasefire. Abdollahian also said he does not believe the U.S. is ready for negotiations. (CCTV News)