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April 12 - According to Iranian sources early this morning, the Iran-US negotiations ended minutes earlier, with no agreement reached due to "US greed and ambition."

On April 12, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that some Western media outlets have begun to make "inaccurate descriptions" of the atmosphere surrounding the Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad, as the United States has failed to achieve its objectives in the talks. The report stated that only the Iranian and US negotiating teams and Pakistani officials were present at the Serena Hotel, and no media were allowed entry. Therefore, reports of "fierce clashes in the meeting room" and "handshakes between members of both sides" are purely media hype by the US to cover up its "repeated failures and weak position" in the negotiations. According to previous reports from Iranian media citing informed sources, the Iran-US negotiations in Islamabad have made no substantial progress since they began due to the US's "exorbitant demands." Some Western media outlets are exaggerating the "positive atmosphere" of the negotiations for the purpose of influencing international energy prices. Although there has been some progress in the expert-level talks, the two sides still have serious differences on several issues, including the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Vice President Vance: We bring a very simple proposal, a way to reach an understanding, which is our final and best solution.

U.S. Vice President Vance: We are quite flexible.

U.S. Vice President Vance will hold a press conference in Islamabad.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: The success of this diplomatic process depends on whether the other side shows sincerity and goodwill, abandons "extremism and illegal demands," and recognizes Iran's legitimate rights.

April 12th - Typhoon Sinlaku, the fourth typhoon of the year, strengthened into a severe typhoon early this morning (April 12th). It is expected to move northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour, continuing to intensify, and is projected to reach super typhoon strength (55-60 meters per second, Category 16-17). It is expected to gradually approach the waters near Guam in the early morning of April 14th, after which it will gradually turn to a more northerly direction. Sinlaku is not expected to affect my country's coastal waters.

According to a report by Iran's Fars News Agency, citing its journalists, Iran and the United States failed to reach a consensus on their differences in the latest round of negotiations.

April 12th - Significant differences remain between the US and Iran, primarily regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the unfreezing of funds. Meanwhile, Israel remains a potential disruptor. Iranian media and analysts point out that the current situation can be described as a transitional phase between war and peace, with the regional situation remaining fragile. A comprehensive agreement between Iran and the US in the short term is unrealistic, but reaching a preliminary framework or a lasting cessation of hostilities is not impossible—however, it is crucial to consider whether Israel will seriously undermine this process at a critical moment.

April 12 - According to a statement released by the Iranian government early this morning (April 12) via social media, negotiations with the United States will continue despite some remaining differences. Iranian state television reported that the third round of talks between Iran and the United States concluded earlier, with expert teams from both sides attending and exchanging texts again.

According to Iranian state television, Iranian and US delegations are exchanging negotiating texts.

April 12th - According to a report by a journalist from the Italian newspaper *La Repubblica*, as of 01:57 Islamabad time (04:57 Beijing time), US-Iran negotiations were still ongoing. The two sides had been staying in the same room at the Serena Hotel for nearly 10 hours, with several breaks (including dinner). Both sides are strongly determined to reach an agreement. A framework has been established covering regional security, humanitarian reconstruction (encompassing various aspects), and the freezing of funds. The sticking point is the Strait of Hormuz. This is precisely where other regional and global players could play a decisive role.

The Ukrainian military stated that since the Easter ceasefire agreement came into effect, it has recorded a total of 469 ceasefire violations by Russia.

US President Trump: Whether or not a deal is reached with Iran makes no difference to me.

US President Trump: (Iran) They may reach a deal, or they may not.