ChainCatcher news, according to CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) in the United States, two sources familiar with the situation revealed that the White House privately informed allies that it will take time to reach a diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran. They also added that the U.S. estimates that the intense actions of the war itself will continue for another two to four weeks.

Sources close to Iranian officials indicated that Tehran believes that diplomatic negotiations require time. These sources stated that Iran is skeptical about the United States' interest in reaching an agreement and that Tehran believes high energy prices provide favorable conditions for Iran.

The two sources indicated that Iran is also skeptical about the joint timeline between the United States and Israel for ending the fighting. The Israel Defense Forces previously stated that they expect the fighting to continue until Passover (the first week of April).