Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support
- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged President Donald Trump in a phone call on Tuesday to pursue talks with Iran and de-escalate regional tensions, offering Turkey's support for peace efforts.
- Washington ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement, prompting an Iranian official to tell Reuters on Monday that Iran would shift to a "fully offensive" military posture as negotiations for a permanent end to the war have stalled.
- Erdogan told Trump that Israeli attacks on Palestinians have increased during phase two of the Gaza Peace Plan. The leaders also addressed the ongoing war in Gaza and their bilateral relationship.
- Turkey has criticized the United States and Israeli assault on Iran while condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf states. The Foreign Minister discussed the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz with his Iranian counterpart on Monday.
- The White House did not comment on the call, which also covered a defense agreement between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. These nations have maintained close contact with mediators like Qatar while acting as intermediaries.
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Erdogan urges Trump to make maximum use of diplomacy with Iran
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Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, appealed to US President Donald Trump during a liaison to continue negotiations with Iran to ease tensions between the two countries, and offered Ankara's support for peace efforts, informed the Turkish Presidency on Tuesday (local time). Read also: Iran threatens to resume attacks if the US fails to comply within weeks Trump threatens to attack Oman if country interferes with negotiations with Iran Dead…
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