Erdogan urges Trump to maintain dialogue with Iran to ease tensions
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on US President Donald Trump to continue talks with Iran and pledged Ankara's support for peace efforts.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump to maintain communication with Iran, aiming to ease tensions in the region. Erdogan assured Turkey's backing for peace endeavours, asserting Ankara's willingness to assist in achieving a peaceful resolution. During a recent phone conversation between Erdogan and Trump, both leaders discussed various regional and global matters, alongside their bilateral ties.
The talks centered around Iran-related developments, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and a defense pact signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
Erdogan stressed the significance of preserving diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran amidst rising regional tensions. He offered Turkey's support for initiatives working towards easing tensions and improving mutual understanding. Regarding Gaza, Erdogan informed Trump that Israeli assaults on Palestinians had worsened at a time when the second phase of Trump's ceasefire plan was supposed to commence.
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