Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen

President Tayyip Erdogan informed US President Donald Trump on the phone that Turkey is pursuing diplomatic solutions to the disputes surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen, according to a statement from Erdogan's office on Wednesday. The Turkish president also expressed readiness to assist in restarting diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia to bring an end to their ongoing conflict, as reported by Reuters.

Qatari mediators are concurrently working on resolving the war in Yemen and the issue at the Strait of Hormuz, officials have revealed. On Sunday, Qatari mediators presented Iran with a revised draft agreement aimed at bringing an end to the prolonged conflict with the United States and Israel. The draft proposal, expected to receive Tehran's response by the end of the week, outlines a seven-day timeline that addresses the concerns of both Iran and the US, as well as Israel, according to an official familiar with the negotiations.

The new draft agreement sets forth a daily series of confidence-building measures, with each side tasked with implementing specific steps over the course of the seven-day period, the official explained. Negotiations could potentially commence early next week, and several countries have volunteered to serve as guarantors for the proposed deal, the official added. Both Qatar and Pakistan have spearheaded the mediation efforts to bring an end to the war, which was instigated by the US and Israel in February.

The conflict has not only disrupted global shipping and oil supplies but has also expanded its impact across other regions in the Middle East, causing widespread instability and concern among international stakeholders.