PANews reported on April 1 that sources said US Vice President Vance recently met with a "mediator" on Tuesday regarding the Iran conflict. US President Trump instructed Vice President Vance to privately convey that he was willing to accept a ceasefire if certain US demands were met, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President Vance relayed Trump's "stern" message, stating that Trump had lost patience and warning that pressure on Iranian infrastructure would increase unless an agreement was reached.