PANews reported on May 20th that, according to Jinshi, the Wall Street Journal, citing regional mediators and US officials familiar with the terms, stated that Iran's position in negotiations with the US to end the war has not changed significantly compared to previous rounds of unsuccessful proposals, raising questions about whether a "way out" of the conflict can be found. The mediators pointed out that Iran continues to insist on its core demands, including ending hostilities, obtaining economic relief, war reparations, and playing a monitoring role in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, significant differences remain with the US on the issue of demanding Iran shut down or permanently suspend its nuclear program. Regional sources indicated that the US and Israel have been preparing for a new round of strikes against Iran in the coming days, with some even suggesting an attack could occur as early as next week.