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2026-04-09 17:27:57
[First Round of US-Iran Talks to be Held in Islamabad; Trump Warns of Resumption of Military Action if Negotiations Fail] ⑴ The United States and Iran will hold their first round of talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the morning of the 11th local time. Trump has dispatched a delegation led by US Vice President Vance to the talks to push for a long-term agreement. Trump and his team believe that Iran's new proposal can serve as a viable basis for negotiations and is "consistent" with the US's 15-point proposal. ⑵ Trump posted on the 8th that all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel, along with additional ammunition, weapons, and any other appropriate and necessary supplies, will remain stationed in and around Iran until the agreement is fully observed. ⑶ Trump stated on the 8th that if negotiations with Iran fail, the US can easily resume military action against Iran. Trump stated that Hezbollah and Lebanon "will also be resolved," saying that the ceasefire "does not include" Lebanon and Hezbollah. ⑷ Trump stated that Iran will not enrich uranium and claimed that the US will cooperate with Iran to mine nuclear fallout. In addition, Trump stated that the US may form a joint project with Iran to protect the Strait of Hormuz. (5) According to CCTV News, Trump posted on his social media platform "Real Social" that any country that provides military weapons to Iran will have "any and all goods" sold to the United States subject to an "immediate 50% tariff," and that the measure would "take effect immediately" without any exclusions or exemptions. (6) Trump is considering punishing some NATO countries that did not support a US military action against Iran and withdrawing troops from some NATO countries. Market sources say the Trump administration may cut funding for the Iran war to between $80 billion and $100 billion. (7) White House Press Secretary Levitt said Trump will travel to Nevada and Arizona next week. Under the revised Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, Trump has issued a proclamation adjusting the automatic spending cuts for fiscal year 2027. (8) US oil industry executives are pressuring the Trump administration to reject any agreement that would allow Iran to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
