Brazilian officials are now certain that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's state visit to Washington, initially planned for March, will be delayed due to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Three close aides to Lula have confirmed that the administration is now looking at a potential postponement of 'days or weeks', indicating a shift in earlier expectations that the visit could still happen soon.

As per information gathered from Lula's aides and the Itamaraty (the Brazilian foreign ministry), there was no official date set for the visit, although discussions had pointed towards March. With the current situation in the Middle East, officials are acknowledging that the visit may not take place until the end of March or even April, depending on the developments in the conflict. The Biden administration has not proposed any specific dates, despite previous indications from Trump that a state visit could be forthcoming.

Recently, the Brazilian government has issued statements condemning the U.S. and Israeli actions following recent attacks, emphasizing the importance of international law and diplomacy in resolving the ongoing crisis. Despite these condemnations, Brazilian sources maintain that dialogue with the Trump administration has not been hindered, highlighting the complexities of international relations in the context of current geopolitical tensions.