US-Iran Talks End in Failure, Trump Threatens to Block Strait and Resume Limited Military Strikes, Iran Nuclear Issue Emerges as Major Sticking Point

BlockBeats News, April 13th: The U.S.-Iran negotiation lasted over 20 hours without results, and both negotiation delegations have left Pakistan, with little hope for future talks. After the meeting, Trump stated that Iran's non-possession of nuclear weapons is the most crucial red line and instructed the U.S. Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, intercepting all vessels paying tolls to Iran for passage. At the same time, Trump threatened to resume limited military strikes against Iran. The latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict are as follows:

U.S. side:

Trump and his advisors are considering resuming limited military strikes against Iran while implementing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to break the current deadlock in peace negotiations.

Trump: If the nuclear issue is not resolved, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will begin immediately. NATO is willing to help us maintain strait security, and Gulf allies have started to assist.

U.S. Central Command: Starting at 10 p.m. on the 13th (10 a.m. tonight Beijing time), the U.S. military will block Iranian port maritime traffic. Central Command forces will not hinder the free passage of vessels traveling to and from non-Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance: An agreement was not reached, and Iran chose not to accept U.S. conditions.

Trump: Iranians have not yet left the negotiating table, and it is expected that they will come back and give us everything we want. The talks with Iran were "very friendly" in the end. Apart from the nuclear issue, the U.S. and Iran have reached agreement on "most issues."

Trump: The U.S. may strike Iran's desalination and power plants; any Iranians who fire on us or peaceful ships will be blasted into "hell."

Iranian side:

Iranian officials said they resisted three major "unreasonable demands" from the U.S. during the negotiations.

Iranian President: Iran is prepared to reach a balanced and fair agreement. If the U.S. "returns to the international legal framework," an agreement is imminent.

Iranian Parliament advances a new plan: Enemy state fleets will be prohibited from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Non-military vessels are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire agreement and will be heavily hit.

Israeli side:

Israeli media: The Israeli military is preparing to launch another attack on Iran.

An Israeli assessment shows that the situation on the northern front will escalate within 48 hours, and border town schools will be closed.

Others:

Insiders: The UK has ruled out participating in the U.S.'s blockade operation in the Strait of Hormuz.

UK government spokesperson: We are working with France and other partners to form a broad alliance to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistani Foreign Minister emphasizes that all parties should strictly adhere to ceasefire commitments.

Informed officials: The second round of U.S.-Iran negotiations may take place in a few days.