Despite the temporary ceasefire, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high and the future course of the conflict remains uncertain. According to the media, US President Donald Trump sees no reason to extend the two-week ceasefire and has indicated that the coming days may bring major developments. At the same time, however, he acknowledged that the conflict could end in either an agreement or further escalation, with a diplomatic solution being preferable, he said, because it would allow Iran to rebuild its country.

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are continuing, although without a concrete result so far. The US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is interested in continuing the talks and believes the Iranian side wants to reach an agreement. He said Washington was offering Iran participation in the world economy in exchange for a definitive renunciation of its ability to develop nuclear weapons. Vance also stressed that progress cannot be expected overnight, but the latest talks have brought some progress.

However, the talks, which took place in Islamabad on 11 April, ended without an agreement. The Iranian delegation was led by the Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while Vance represented the American side. Both sides subsequently confirmed that fundamental differences were preventing a long-term solution. Nevertheless, there is speculation that the next round of negotiations could take place in the coming days, with the US delegation to be led by Vance again. The team is to include the President's envoy Steve Witkoff a Trumpův zeť Jared Kushner.

The Russian Security Council has warned that the peace talks may serve as a cover for preparing a military operation against Iran. Moscow said the United States continues to build up its military presence in the region, including tens of thousands of troops, hundreds of aircraft and naval units that remain near Iran.

Meanwhile, European states are working on their own plan to ensure security in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, without the direct involvement of the U.S. The initiative is to include the restoration of logistics routes, mine clearance and military escort of commercial ships. While France warns that US involvement would be unacceptable to Iran, Britain warns that its exclusion could spark tensions with Washington.

Despite the conflict, shipping in the area remains partially maintained. In a single day, more than 20 commercial vessels, including tankers and container ships, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, some of them disabling their identification systems during the voyage.

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