Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, focusing on the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, as well as broader regional and international developments.

According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, Erdoğan expressed Türkiye’s deep concern over the growing hostilities and emphasized Ankara's close monitoring of the situation. He reiterated that diplomatic engagement, particularly through ongoing nuclear negotiations, remains the only viable path to resolving the conflict.

Erdoğan affirmed Türkiye's support for the United States’ position advocating continued dialogue over Iran's nuclear program and stressed that renewed diplomatic efforts are essential to de-escalate tensions.

Highlighting the urgency of the moment, Erdoğan conveyed Türkiye’s readiness to contribute actively to preventing further escalation and underscored the importance of restraint by all parties to avoid broader regional instability.

The conversation underscored the strategic importance of cooperation between Türkiye and the United States in managing regional crises and maintaining peace. (ILKHA)