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Australian FM urges US-Iran ceasefire continuity and renewed negotiations

Apr 12, 2026 12:35 AM CT Washington D.C., United States diplomacy,ceasefire,US-Iran relations,Australia,peace talks

Summary

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticized the failure of recent US-Iran peace talks, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining the current ceasefire and resuming diplomatic engagement. This statement highlights international pressure on both state actors to de-escalate tensions and return to the negotiating table to prevent a broader regional conflict.

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Australia’s foreign affairs minister says priority ‘must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has urged the US and Iran to continue the ceasefire and return to negoti...

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United States NEUTRAL

Subject of failed peace talks with Iran; urged by Australia to resume negotiations.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of failed peace talks with the US; urged by Australia to resume negotiations.

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