PARIS, France, April 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - World figures urged the United States and Iran to keep negotiating after marathon Washington-Tehran talks in Islamabad ended on Sunday without a deal to end the war in the Middle East. - Pakistan urges ceasefire -"It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to cease fire," said Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar, whose government hosted the talks and acted as a mediator. - EU urges diplomacy -Diplomacy is "essential" to resolve the war in the Middle East, a European Union spokesman said. So while these talks may not have ended in success, (it) doesn't mean there isn't merit in continuing to try," he added. - Australia urges more talks -"The priority now must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations," Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement, adding it was "disappointing that the Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran have ended without agreement".

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 12, 2026 13:35 UTC