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Wong Urges US, Iran to Resume Ceasefire Negotiations

4/12/2026

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Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, urged the United States and Iran to maintain the ceasefire and resume negotiations after peace talks in Pakistan failed.
She said a swift resolution was needed to avoid further human and economic costs.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan without assurances from Iran on its nuclear capabilities.
Iranian media attributed the breakdown to 'excessive' U.S. demands, signaling continued strain.

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Penny Wong, Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, urged the United States and Iran to maintain the ceasefire and resume negotiations after peace talks in Pakistan failed.
She said a swift resolution was needed to avoid further human and economic costs.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan without assurances from Iran on its nuclear capabilities.
Iranian media attributed the breakdown to 'excessive' U.S. demands, signaling continued strain.