[U.S. Official: Third-Party Mediation Ineffective, Direct Negotiations with Iran Needed] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on April 1, a U.S. official expressed concerns about conducting indirect negotiations with Iran through third parties, stating that direct negotiations would be more efficient. The official mentioned that although Pakistan has shown willingness to assist in mediating the conflict, the U.S. remains cautious about using Islamabad as a negotiation venue, primarily due to security risks. Additionally, the official noted that previous mediation efforts through Oman had been ineffective. (CCTV)