{
  "id": 1593267,
  "title": "US-Iran war news LIVE: As US-Iran peace prospects dim, Turkish President Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/us-iran-war-news-live-as-us-iran-peace-prospects-dim-turkish",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T00:04:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-iran-war-news-latest-live-updates-donald-trump-erdogan-peace-talks-ceasefire-extension-strait-of-hormuz-araghchi-11787009990163.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkish President Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump to pursue talks with Iran in a recent phone call, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Erdogan offered Turkey's support in de-escalating the situation, stating that diplomacy is crucial in addressing the tensions. The Turkish presidency emphasized their commitment to peace efforts and continued support for the cause.\n\nMeanwhile, RTX Corp. secured a $23 billion contract from the US Navy to increase production of over 7,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles, as tensions persist in the ongoing five-month war on Iran. As part of the multi-year agreement, RTX aims to rapidly scale output and collaborate with hundreds of US suppliers to meet long-term needs.\n\nIn a separate development, US President Trump reiterated his comments about declaring the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, claiming Washington has total control over the region. He praised the effectiveness of the naval blockade against Iranian ports and noted the decrease in oil prices due to the closure of the Strait. Trump also expressed concern over Iran's inflation rate, economic turmoil, and military defeat.",
  "summary": "US-Iran war news LIVE: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump in a recent phone call to pursue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, and offered Ankara's support. Tune in to Live Mint for all the latest US-Iran war-related updates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Turkish President Erdogan urges Trump to pursue peace talks with Iran",
    "US Navy awards RTX Corp. $23B contract for 7,000 Tomahawk missiles",
    "Trump considers Strait of Hormuz a US territory, praises naval blockade"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US pursuit of increased military production, such as the $23 billion Tomahawk missile contract, suggests that diplomatic efforts, like those urged by Turkish President Erdogan, face significant challenges.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Erdogan slams Israel in Trump call, claims escalating actions in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/erdogan-slams-israel-in-trump-call-claims-escalating-actions-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-08-17T23:07:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Turkey's Erdogan Urges Trump To Pursue Talks With Iran, Offers Support",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/turkeys-erdogan-urges-trump-to-pursue-talks-with-iran-offers-support",
        "published": "2026-08-17T23:25:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Oil climbs above US$91 as US-Iran peace deal falters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/oil-climbs-above-us-91-as-us-iran-peace-deal-falters",
        "published": "2026-08-18T00:57:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}