# Negotiations
An ‘unexpected strike’ is imminent: the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is heading for Iran with additional troops
Following the extension of the ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump retains the option of applying further military pressure. Against this backdrop, additional US forces are heading to the region, including the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush.
The US has set the deadline for the ceasefire with Iran as 26 April
Israel has stated that the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is due to expire on Sunday, 26 April. At the same time, there is scepticism in the country regarding the chances of reaching a new agreement by that date.
Iran has stated that it is approaching the negotiations from a position of strength and will not make concessions
Tehran has outlined its approach to potential negotiations aimed at ending the war. Iran states that it is prepared to engage in dialogue only from a position of strength and has no intention of making concessions.
Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request
The US President has stated that the ceasefire will remain in place until Iran agrees on a unified position. Officials in Tehran have described this decision as an attempt to buy time.
Negotiations to end the war with Iran have been thrown into jeopardy following statements by Donald Trump
By the end of the week, the US and Iran had come close to reaching an agreement to end the war, but the situation changed dramatically following public statements by US President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy expressed his disappointment at the lack of visits by US negotiators to Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that a possible visit by US negotiators to Kyiv should not be treated as a sensation. He emphasised that their visit is of greater importance to the US side.
Iran has announced new developments on the battlefield amid uncertainty surrounding the peace talks
Iran has stated that it is preparing new measures on the battlefield should hostilities resume. Against this backdrop, the future of the negotiations with the US remains unclear, and the ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday.
The US Vice-President is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran
US Vice-President JD Vance plans to travel to Islamabad for talks with Iran regarding a potential agreement to end the war. The visit comes as the ceasefire is due to expire.
The war in Iran: tough rhetoric and Trump’s own fears
During the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is publicly projecting a tough stance, but behind the scenes, according to sources, he is expressing concern about the unfolding situation, the risks to US troops and the political consequences of the conflict.
Iran has restored access to 60% of its launch sites and retains control of the Strait of Hormuz
During the conflict with the US and Israel, Iran demonstrated that its geographical position alone can serve as a deterrent. Control over the Strait of Hormuz has already had an impact on the global economy and the military calculations of Tehran’s adversaries.
Iran has pulled out of the second round of talks with the US
Iran will not take part in the second round of talks with the United States. Meanwhile, Washington has stated that it is prepared to continue its diplomatic efforts.
‘Not the top priority’: Lavrov made a cynical remark about negotiations with Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of the aggressor state, has made yet another manipulative statement regarding a diplomatic resolution to the war. According to him, Russia allegedly welcomes the possibility of returning to the ‘Istanbul format’, but this issue is not currently a priority for the Kremlin
