News
Two in hospital after bus crashes down embankment in the Highlands
BBC News
US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
TL;DR
US-Iran talks have failed, leaving uncertainties about future diplomatic relations. The breakdown raises concerns over regional stability and potential escalations.
Episode details
News,·12 Apr 2026,·25 mins
US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
Available for over a year
Today, we look at what the failure to reach an agreement between the US and Iran means for the war in the Middle East and the world. We also look at what stopped an agreement between the two sides, after differing accounts emerge. Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt are joined by political correspondent Joe Pike, who has the latest on the UK-US row over the Chagos Islands. And could an election in Hungary reshape political power in Europe? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscastâ. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The hosts were Victoria Derbyshire and Nick Watt. It was made by Chris Flynn with Kris Jalowiecki. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Share this article
