The Iranian representative threw out "preconditions" for negotiations.

As the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran nears its end, the second round of negotiations between the two countries did not take place as expected - Iran has officially refused to attend, while US President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire at the request of Pakistan. On Tuesday local time, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saied Alavi said that Iran will only resume negotiations with the US if the maritime blockade is lifted. Iran: Lifting the blockade is a prerequisite for negotiations After Iran announced its refusal to attend the second round of talks, according to Xinhua News Agency, Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Alavi said there are signs that the US is ready to lift the maritime blockade on Iran, which could be the basis for the two countries to hold a second round of direct talks. The ambassador said: "I think the next round of talks will take place in Islamabad." He reiterated that lifting the blockade is a prerequisite for starting new negotiations, as the blockade violates the ceasefire agreement. When asked about the possibility of escalating military conflict between the US and Iran, Alavi said that Iran is prepared for both outcomes. He told reporters at the United Nations headquarters in New York: "If they want to engage in war, then Iran is also prepared in this case." However, he added, "We should also give them a chance - we hope they do." US maintains maritime blockade on Iran As this warning was issued, the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran is set to expire on Wednesday, and President Trump announced on Tuesday that, at the request of the Pakistani Chief of Army Staff and Prime Minister, the US will extend the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, and has asked Iran to submit a unified negotiation proposal first. During the extended ceasefire period, the US military will continue to enforce the maritime blockade on Iran and maintain military readiness. Trump said the ceasefire will continue until Iran submits a proposal and completes negotiations, "regardless of the outcome." The US has enforced a maritime blockade on all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports since April 13, Eastern Time. According to a statement from US Central Command, the blockade will indiscriminately target all ships entering and departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Iran agrees to suspend military actions In response to Trump's statement about extending the ceasefire deadline, Iranian state television said in the early hours of April 22nd that Iran has emerged as the victor on the battlefield. Controlling the Strait of Hormuz has been a highly valuable card that Iran has gained in this war. Iran has agreed to temporarily suspend military actions, but the war is not over. At the same time, Iranian state television pointed out that Iran must be vigilant for any suggestions that Iran must participate in negotiations, otherwise the enemy will attack Iran's rhetoric. Even if the maritime blockade is lifted, Iran's participation in negotiations must be conditional on not raising any issues that violate Iran's independence and dignity, with the primary focus being on Iran's defensive and missile capabilities, as well as nuclear power and technology. Iranian state television emphasized that Iran's uranium enrichment, its level and dilution or ownership of enriched uranium, are all internal affairs of Iran and the enemy should not interfere in it. White House officials said on the 21st that Vice President Pence's planned trip to Pakistan on that day had been canceled. This article is reprinted from "CaiLian Society", GMTEight editor: Feng Qiuyi.