Erdogan urges Trump to negotiate with Iran in phone call

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to engage in negotiations with Iran, stressing the critical role of diplomacy in managing current tensions. The Turkish leader's office released a statement Monday evening highlighting the importance of maximizing diplomatic efforts.

"Erdogan emphasized the importance of making the greatest possible use of diplomacy in connection with the tensions between Iran and the USA, and that we hope the negotiations will continue," the presidential office stated. Turkey also extended an offer to assist in brokering peace between the two countries.

As a NATO member bordering Iran, Turkey has consistently advocated for an end to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The nation has maintained close contact with the U.S., Iran, and mediators involved in the dispute over recent months. Erdogan's appeal follows Trump's earlier statement that the U.S. does not intend to extend a memorandum of understanding that provided a 60-day window for the U.S. and Iran to reach a broader agreement on Iran's nuclear program and U.S. sanctions.

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Erdogan emphasized the importance of making the greatest possible use of diplomacy in connection with the tensions between Iran and the USA, and that we hope the negotiations will continue.