Politics · 12 April 2026

Starmer urges US and Iran 'to find a way through' after Islamabad talks collapse

Keir Starmer urged the United States and Iran to 'find a way through' after 21-hour peace talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. In a call with the Sultan of Oman, the Prime Minister said it was 'vital there was a continuation of the ceasefire and that all parties avoided any further escalation.' Starmer's government confirmed a third UK-led coalition meeting on Hormuz shipping would take place this week.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 April 2026 at 21:04

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