Erdogan Urges Trump to Continue Iran Talks, Offers Diplomatic Support

Erdogan Calls for Continued Diplomacy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to continue diplomatic talks with Iran, saying sustained dialogue could help ease tensions between Washington and Tehran. Erdogan also offered Turkey’s support for diplomatic and peace efforts, according to the Turkish presidency.

The appeal came during a phone conversation between Erdogan and Trump as tensions surrounding Iran remained a major regional concern. Ankara has sought to encourage diplomatic engagement and has maintained contacts with both sides.

During the call, Erdogan stressed the importance of making maximum use of diplomacy and expressed hope that negotiations between the United States and Iran would continue. His position reflects Turkey’s broader emphasis on dialogue as a means of reducing regional tensions.

Erdogan urged Trump to continue talks with Iran and offered Ankara’s support for peace efforts.

Strait of Hormuz Remains a Diplomatic Focus

Turkey has also been advocating efforts to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has remained a central issue in the wider regional crisis, with diplomatic efforts focused on maintaining the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and addressing the situation surrounding the strait.

Separately, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart. Their discussion included efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the broader U.S.-Iran ceasefire, according to the supplied account.

The separate ministerial contact underscores Ankara’s effort to remain engaged with Tehran while Erdogan maintains direct communication with Washington. Turkey’s diplomatic role has involved contacts with both sides as regional tensions continue.

Erdogan and Trump Discuss Regional Issues

The Turkish and U.S. presidents also discussed the conflict involving Iran, the war in Gaza, bilateral relations and a recently signed defense pact involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Erdogan described the trilateral defense agreement as an important step toward strengthening regional security and stability. The agreement was among the issues raised during the conversation, alongside the broader state of relations between Turkey and the United States.

The discussion therefore covered several interconnected regional and bilateral issues, with Iran and Gaza remaining central to the wider security environment.

Renewed Uncertainty Over Iran Talks

The latest Turkish diplomatic push comes as the U.S.-Iran peace process faces renewed uncertainty. The previously agreed negotiation window expired without producing a comprehensive settlement, adding to concerns over the future of the diplomatic process.

Against that backdrop, Ankara is seeking to encourage the continuation of talks rather than allowing diplomatic engagement to stall. Erdogan’s message to Trump was accompanied by Turkey’s offer to support peace efforts, while Fidan’s separate conversation with Iran’s foreign minister provided another channel for Ankara’s diplomacy.

Turkey’s simultaneous engagement with Washington and Tehran positions Ankara as a regional interlocutor at a time when efforts to maintain the ceasefire and address the Strait of Hormuz remain important elements of the diplomatic agenda.