Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on US President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomatic engagement with Iran, stressing the critical need to de-escalate regional tensions. The Turkish presidency announced Tuesday that Erdogan offered Ankara's support for ongoing peace efforts, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue.

The phone conversation occurred as efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the conflict have stalled, with a senior Iranian official indicating a shift to a "fully offensive" military posture. Washington has also ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, further complicating the situation. Progress on resuming oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has also faced setbacks.

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Erdogan stated that it is of great importance to make the utmost of diplomacy regarding the tensions between Iran and the United States, that we hope the talks will continue, and that Türkiye will continue to support peace efforts.

Turkey, a NATO member bordering Iran, has consistently advocated for an end to the conflict and has maintained active communication channels with the United States, Iran, and regional mediators. The country has also positioned itself as an intermediary between the involved parties.

During the call, Erdogan and Trump also discussed broader regional issues, including the war in Gaza. Erdogan specifically noted that Israel's actions against Palestinians had intensified despite the expected implementation of the second phase of Trump's Gaza Peace Plan. The leaders also touched upon a recently signed defense pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, which Erdogan praised as a positive step towards regional stability and security.

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Erdogan praised the accord as a sign of a 'strong stance' for regional stability and security.