The U.S. Government Is Discussing Potential Negotiations With Iran

 After three weeks of the US-Israel-Iran war, the Trump administration has begun preliminary discussions on the next phase of operations and the possible form of peace negotiations with Iran.

 US President Trump stated on the 20th that he is considering "gradually ending" this war. However, U.S. officials pointed out that the current expectation is that the fighting will continue for another two to three weeks.

 According to sources in the know, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the special envoys of U.S. President Trump, have both been involved in discussions surrounding potential diplomatic actions. Any agreement aimed at ending the war must include the following: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the resolution of the issue of Iran's highly enriched uranium reserves, and the establishment of a long-term agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile projects, and its support for proxy forces in the region.

 According to a U.S. official and two other sources with knowledge of the situation, there has been no direct contact between the U.S. and Iran in recent days, but Egypt, Qatar, and the U.K. have acted as intermediaries between the two countries. Egypt and Qatar have informed the United States and Israel that Iran is willing to negotiate, but the conditions they have set are very harsh.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif stated on the 20th that Iran hopes for a complete, comprehensive, and lasting end to the war, rather than a temporary ceasefire. Alagazi also said that he does not believe the United States is ready for negotiations.