Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.

12 Apr, 10:39 — 12 Apr, 13:00

Why this matters

The failure of peace talks between the US and Iran is significant as it prolongs a period of tension and a fragile ceasefire, increasing the risk of renewed conflict. A comprehensive peace deal is crucial for regional stability and international security, and its absence leaves critical issues unresolved.

Key entitiesUS Iran Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf Keir Starmer Islamabad

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What 3 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad have failed to reach a comprehensive agreement
A fragile ceasefire remains in effect despite the talks' failure

Key claims4 unverified

Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated Iran raised 'forward-looking' initiatives during talks.

unverified·France 24

The US failed to 'earn' the trust of Iran during the talks.

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Iran rejected terms imposed by the US in Islamabad.

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UK Prime Minister Starmer warned the US and Iran against 'escalation'.

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Detailed reasons for the talks' failure and mutual distrust

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UK Prime Minister Starmer's reaction and call for de-escalation

Attribution of blame for talks' failure

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US failed to earn Iran's trust despite Iran's 'forward-looking' initiatives

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Iran rejected terms imposed by the US amidst an 'atmosphere of distrust'

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Specific 'forward-looking initiatives' raised by Iran during the talks

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Specific terms imposed by the US that Iran rejected

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BBCHigh35d ago

Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.

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France 24High35d ago

US, Iran fail to agree on peace deal

⁠Iran's ⁠Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Sunday that Iran raised "forward-looking" initiatives ‌during talks ⁠in Islamabad ‌but that the US failed ⁠to "earn" the trust of the Iranian delegation. US Vice President JD Vance said earlier that 21 hours of peace talks had failed to produce a deal to end the war. The latest updates with our France 24 correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid in Doha, Qatar.

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First report: BBC · 12 Apr, 10:39|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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BBC12 Apr, 10:39First to report

Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

publico12 Apr, 11:28

Sob “atmosfera de desconfiança”, Irão rejeitou termos impostos pelos EUA em Islamabad

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France 2412 Apr, 13:00Latest update

US, Iran fail to agree on peace deal

Story evolution

The initial reports of talks failing quickly shifted to an analysis of the reasons for the failure and international calls for restraint.

Talks Conclude Without AgreementApr 12 morning

Reports emerge that peace negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad have ended without a comprehensive agreement.

Reasons for Failure DetailedApr 12 late morning

Outlets begin to provide details on why the talks failed, citing lack of trust and Iran's rejection of US terms.

International ReactionApr 12 afternoon

International figures, such as UK Prime Minister Starmer, react to the news, urging de-escalation.

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Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

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Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

US, Iran fail to agree on peace deal

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Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter

Sob “atmosfera de desconfiança”, Irão rejeitou termos impostos pelos EUA em Islamabad

US, Iran fail to agree on peace deal

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