With the U.S.-Iran end-of-war talks having collapsed, the international community expressed disappointment but stressed that efforts to pursue negotiations must continue.
The European Union (EU) on the 12th local time said it regretted the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran but emphasized that diplomacy is essential to resolve the Middle East war. It added, "We will work with partners to contribute to further efforts to reach an agreement."
Oman, which mediated the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks until just before the outbreak of war, said painful concessions will be needed for the two sides to succeed and urged, "For the reality of ending the war, the United States and Iran should each take a step back."
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United States and Iran "must find a way forward" and called for restraint from escalating tensions. Starmer had a call with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said that day and also exchanged views on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs said it was "disappointed that the talks between the United States and Iran ended with no deal," but added, "What is most important now is to maintain the cease-fire and return to negotiations."
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, said Russia is "ready to continue contributing to the search for a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict" and would "support mediation efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East."