Erdogan Urges Trump to Pursue Diplomacy with Iran
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States
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- Al-Monitor
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call to pursue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two nations. According to the Turkish presidency, Erdogan offered Ankara's support for peace efforts and emphasized the importance of diplomacy. The call occurred after a senior Iranian official stated that Iran would shift to a fully offensive military posture due to stalled negotiations and Washington's refusal to extend a temporary ceasefire agreement.
Turkey has maintained contact with the United States, Iran, and mediators including Pakistan and Qatar. While Turkey has criticized U.S. and Israeli assaults on Iran, it has also condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf states and called for the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, where oil tanker traffic has stalled. Turkey's foreign minister recently discussed the ceasefire and the strait's re-opening with his Iranian counterpart.
Erdogan and Trump also discussed bilateral ties and the war in Gaza. Erdogan noted that Israeli attacks on Palestinians had increased during the period when the second phase of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan was intended to take effect. Additionally, the leaders discussed a defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, which Erdogan described as a sign of a strong stance for regional security. The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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- Outlets of this lean presented the event as a diplomatic effort by Turkey to mediate regional tensions and maintain stability.
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