Indeed, the United States has run out of options! The U.S. has no choice but to agree to Iran's demands, entrusting Vance with leading the negotiations with Iran! On April 6th, according to foreign media reports, both Iran and the United States have received a peace plan drafted by a Pakistani mediator. General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, maintained continuous communication throughout the night with JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.
According to Pakistan's "Islamabad Agreement" proposal, this mediation effort aims at achieving an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a broader solution within 15 to 20 days. Clearly, what does this message indicate? It unmistakably shows that the U.S. is urgently seeking a ceasefire. The facts are plain: within the Trump team, it was Vance who openly opposed going to war with Iran, and Iran itself has explicitly stated that negotiations must be led by Vance.
Now, not only is the U.S. engaging in talks with Iran, but also under Vance’s leadership—this clearly indicates that the U.S. is truly cornered and forced to accept Iran’s demands. Evidently, Iran has long identified America’s vulnerabilities, firmly insisting on core conditions for ceasefire and maritime access, and even directly specifying the negotiation personnel. Looking at the current situation, the U.S. seems intent on exiting with dignity. Pakistan’s round-the-clock mediation and finalization of the follow-up Islamabad negotiations further confirm that the U.S. no longer holds unilateral pressure leverage and must lower its hegemonic posture to accept third-party mediation. The U.S. certainly understands that what cannot be obtained on the battlefield may only be achieved through concessions at the negotiating table.
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