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Erdogan urges Trump to continue Iran talks
Erdogan offered Turkey’s support for diplomacy as US-Iran negotiations remained stalled.
What happened
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone about bilateral relations and regional issues. Erdogan urged Trump to continue diplomacy with Iran and offered Turkish support for peace efforts. They also discussed Gaza and a joint defence agreement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
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- Second phaseGaza peace process target — Erdogan raised Israeli actions
- Three countriesParties to defence agreement — Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Questions
- What other regional issue arose?
- Erdogan raised Gaza, stating that Israeli actions against Palestinians had increased as the peace process aimed to enter its second phase.
- Why did Erdogan press for diplomacy?
- The call followed stalled efforts for a permanent end to the war and an Iranian official’s warning of a fully offensive posture.
- What role has Turkey played?
- Turkey has maintained contact with the United States, Iran and regional mediators, while offering support for efforts to lower tensions.
- What trade route is affected?
- Efforts to restart oil-tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had stalled, leaving a major shipping route unresolved.
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The catch
The coverage gives no public response from Trump or indication that US-Iran talks will resume.