Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump in a call to continue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions, offering Ankara's support in peace efforts. The call covered the wars in Iran and Gaza, the defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, and bilateral ties. Erdogan reportedly stressed the importance of diplomacy in US-Iran tensions. Separately, Turkey's foreign minister discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire with his Iranian counterpart. Erdogan also condemned continued Israeli operations in Gaza, saying Israel was attacking Palestinians when the second phase of Trump's peace plan was supposed to take effect.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump in a phone call to continue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions, offering Ankara's support in peace efforts, according to a statement from the Turkish presidency. The call covered the wars in Iran and Gaza, the defense pact signed between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, and bilateral ties. Erdogan reportedly told Trump that making the utmost use of diplomacy in US-Iran tensions is of great importance, expressing hope that talks will continue and that Turkey will support peace efforts. Separately, Turkey's foreign minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart, discussing efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire. On Gaza, Erdogan said Israel was continuing to attack Palestinians when the second phase of Trump's peace plan was supposed to have taken effect, and that Turkey will continue to support steps toward lasting peace and the reconstruction of Gaza. Erdogan also discussed the Joint Defense Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan earlier this month, which he said demonstrated a strong stance for regional stability. On Sunday, Trump commended the three countries on the signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement on Truth Social.