PANews reported on April 20 that, according to Jinshi, Iranian officials have not yet responded to US President Trump's statement on April 19 that the US and Iran would resume talks in Islamabad. Iran's official news agency, IRNA, posted on its social media account that "Iran refuses a second round of negotiations with the United States." Iranian media believe that Trump's announcement, given the ongoing US naval blockade, is a form of "propaganda warfare" aimed at putting pressure on Iran.

Analysts point out that Iran is preparing for all possible scenarios: According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency on April 19, Iran is prepared for a renewed conflict, promising its enemies an unforgettable "hellish experience" if fighting resumes; on the other hand, Iran is also prepared to participate in the negotiation process while adhering to its own demands. The two-week temporary ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran will expire on Wednesday morning, April 22 (Beijing time). Analysts emphasize that developments in the coming days are crucial, determining whether the parties return to the negotiating table and extend the ceasefire, or whether fighting resumes and conflict reignites.