[U.S. Secretary of State Says Conflict Will Persist for Another 2-4 Weeks; Communication Barriers Slow Negotiation Progress] According to a report by Golden Finance on March 28, citing sources from the AXIOS website, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated at the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting on Friday that the war with Iran is expected to continue for another two to four weeks. Three informed sources revealed that Rubio mentioned during the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting that the U.S. is still communicating with Iran through intermediaries rather than direct contact. He noted that it remains unclear who is making decisions on the Tehran side. Rubio added that two Iranian officials are willing to negotiate with the U.S., but they require approval from the highest leadership. According to sources, Rubio said that intermediaries face difficulties in communicating with Iranian officials because the officials avoid using mobile phones to prevent being tracked and assassinated, which has slowed down the pace of communication. He also stated that the U.S. is waiting for Iran to clarify who will represent them in potential peace talks. If negotiations take place, Vice President Vance is likely to lead the U.S. delegation.