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Erdogan hails Iran-US agreement as key step for regional stability
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Erdogan hails Iran-US agreement as key step for regional stability

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the U.S.-Iran agreement to end hostilities.
  • Erdogan called the deal an "important development" for peace and tranquility in the Middle East.
  • The agreement reportedly includes Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. ending its maritime blockade.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war, calling it a "satisfactory" development. He described the deal as an "important development for establishing peace and tranquility" in the Middle East.

Erdogan expressed his heartfelt hope that this news, which the world has long needed, will help pave the way for lasting peace and security in the region. The Turkish leader conveyed his sentiments in a message posted on his social media accounts.

I hope with all my heart that this news, which the whole world has needed for a long time, will help pave the way for lasting peace and security in our region.

โ€” Recep Tayyip ErdoganErdogan expressed his hope for lasting peace and security in the region following the agreement.

The peace agreement was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump via his social media platform, Truth Social. Pakistan, acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, announced that both parties would sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on June 19 to end all hostilities, though specific details of the accord remain undisclosed.

Reports suggest the peace plan includes Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and the United States ending its maritime blockade. The conflict, which began in late February following U.S. and Israeli attacks, has been a significant concern for regional stability.

an important development for establishing peace and tranquility in the Middle East.

โ€” Recep Tayyip ErdoganErdogan described the U.S.-Iran agreement as an important development for regional peace.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.