BlockBeats News, May 20th. According to Al Jazeera, a source stated that the Pakistani Interior Minister is currently in Tehran for a new round of talks. It is reported that the United States has intensified its demands regarding the Iran nuclear program and the security of the Strait of Hormuz, while making it clear that it will not soften its stance on these two core issues. Washington has shown limited flexibility only in easing sanctions, and Iran remains unconvinced by the U.S.'s assurances to prevent a resurgence of conflict.

According to PolyBeats monitoring, on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of "U.S.-Iran reaching a permanent peace agreement" is 11% by May 31st and 33% by June 30th.