Trump's U.S. delegation laid out the red carpet in Pakistan, while Iranians are still at home looking for their passports.

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The Americans arrived first, the advance team landed, military aircraft in position, Vance flew on Wednesday, Witkoff and Kushner didn't miss a single one. Standards were maxed out, the red carpet was rolled out, tea was brewed. Only Iran's seating remains.

On Iran's side? Officially: no comment.
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The White House has been waiting all day. On this side, The New York Times reports the delegation plans to depart, while Iranian state media dismisses the news—saying the negotiations "might be a scam," and they are prepared for another military confrontation. They sound tough enough to crack walnuts. But Iranian media also said, whether to go or not depends on conditions, with the main obstacle being the U.S. maritime blockade, and Pakistan acting as a messenger. Translated: the sedan has been brought to the door, now just remove the threshold. They talk tough, but their luggage is already packed.

The first round lasted 21 hours, but collapsed over two issues: nuclear concerns and who controls the Strait. The U.S. wants Iran to halt uranium enrichment for 20 years, hand over high-enriched uranium, and share Strait interests. Iran says at most five years of suspension, and the Strait is off the table. Americans think Iran is extorting, Iranians think the U.S. is robbing. Sitting at the same table, each says their piece, but it's all just chicken and duck talk.

Trump says it's "extremely unlikely" to extend the ceasefire, if talks fail, they'll strike; yet he also says "there's plenty of time." He’s timing himself, pretending not to be in a rush. Posting on social media criticizing Democrats, fake news, bragging about "big wins," then finishing with—"If we agree, I’ll fly to Islamabad to sign." Winning is his achievement, a collapse is Iran’s lack of sense. He’s on a winning streak.

Vance is in the sky, Iran is packing its bags, and the Strait remains closed. Americans are frantic, Iranians sit calmly like fishing from a tower. $ETH #美伊二轮谈判进展