World leaders have urged the United States and Iran to sustain diplomatic engagement after marathon negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough to resolve the ongoing Middle East conflict. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, concluded on Sunday with no agreement, prompting renewed calls for dialogue and restraint.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized the need for calm, stating that both parties must uphold their commitment to a ceasefire. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to continue facilitating discussions between Iran and the United States in pursuit of peace.
The European Union also stressed that diplomacy remains essential. Its foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni commended Pakistan’s mediation efforts and noted that Brussels would work alongside international partners to support a peaceful resolution.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to mediate. In a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin reiterated his commitment to helping achieve a just and lasting peace through political and diplomatic means.
In the United Kingdom, Health Minister Wes Streeting described the outcome as disappointing but urged persistence. He noted that setbacks are common in diplomacy and should not discourage continued efforts toward a sustainable resolution.
Similarly, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for the ceasefire to be maintained and for negotiations to resume, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in preventing further escalation.
The Islamabad talks, though inconclusive, have reinforced the global consensus that diplomacy remains the most viable path to ending tensions and achieving long term ility in the Middle East.
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