, April 12 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam on Sunday said the situation could deteriorate further, affecting the world, if a solution does not emerge from the US-Iran peace talks.

"Every country will be affected - economically, socially, and in every way. We don't want that at all," she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, noting that they want the talks to be expedited and a resolution to be reached.

Meanwhile, the State Minister requested Iran to consider facilitating the safe passage of Bangladesh-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

She raised the issue when Ambassador of Iran to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi met her.

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral issues and the ongo...