US and Iran consider extending ceasefire, Bloomberg reports

Sources told the agency that mediators between the sides are currently trying to organize technical consultations to resolve the most contentious issues. Among the key topics are reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the issue of uranium enrichment.

If the technical stage is successfully completed, the sides will be able to move to the next round of talks at the level of senior officials. This is expected to pave the way for a peace agreement between the countries.

There are currently no guarantees that the ceasefire will be extended, as the United States has not yet given formal approval to the proposal, according to a US official.

At the same time, a source familiar with the process said that neither the United States nor Iran wants to return to active hostilities.

US–Iran talks

The talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan on the end of the war collapsed after Tehran refused to meet key demands — abandoning its nuclear program and halting support for proxy forces.

It is also noted that the United States and Iran are holding active consultations on a new round of talks to end the war, which could take place as early as April 16. Islamabad and Geneva are being considered as possible venues, but no final decision on the location has been made.

In addition, global oil prices have fallen amid hopes that Iran will resume talks with the United States and Israel to end the conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz.