On April 12, U.S. Vice President Vance announced in Islamabad, Pakistan, that after 21 hours of negotiations, the United States and Iran had failed to reach an agreement, and the U.S. delegation would be returning home. Vance stated that the U.S. had participated with flexibility and sincerity, but Iran refused to accept the U.S. terms. He thanked Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif and Army Chief Munir for their mediation efforts, emphasizing that the failure of the talks was not due to Pakistan’s fault. Vance said the U.S. has left behind a "final proposal" and will await Iran's response. This round of talks, occurring after a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, represents a critical engagement—its breakdown adds further uncertainty to the Middle East situation.
[Smart] Commenting: The 21-hour U.S.-Iran negotiation ended without results; Vance departs, seemingly signaling a collapse. Yet, this actually reveals deep mutual distrust. The 2018 withdrawal of the Trump administration from the Iran nuclear deal shattered international consensus on compliance. History shows that the U.S. often replaces genuine dialogue with "maximum pressure," making it natural for Iran to doubt the credibility of the "final proposal." Currently, the Strait of Hormuz is partially closed, disrupting about 25% of global oil shipments, triggering volatile oil prices that impact economies worldwide. While the U.S. engages in talks, it simultaneously increases military presence in the Middle East, casting doubt on its sincerity. Meanwhile, Iran, under sanctions and attacks, remains resolute in its hardline stance.
This negotiation appears more like a political performance: the U.S. postures, while Iran defends its core positions. The temporary ceasefire is fragile, and the failure of talks may escalate regional instability. Resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict requires abandoning unilateral hegemony and returning to multilateral mechanisms—otherwise, no amount of negotiation will break the deadlock!
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