Erdoğan Urges Trump to Resume Iran Talks, Offers Turkey’s Support for Diplomacy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged US President Donald Trump to resume negotiations with Iran, offering Turkey's support for diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing the conflict between Washington and Tehran to an end.

During a phone call with Trump, Erdoğan reportedly stressed that diplomacy should be used as much as possible to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation.

He expressed hope that negotiations would continue and said Turkey would maintain its efforts to support a peaceful resolution.

Turkey Offers to Help Mediate

Turkey has maintained communication with both the United States and Iran, while also engaging with mediators including Pakistan and Qatar.

Erdoğan's offer comes at a particularly sensitive moment, with negotiations reportedly stalled and both sides facing pressure to determine the next stage of the conflict.

Turkey's geographic position and its relations with both Washington and Tehran have allowed Ankara to position itself as a potential intermediary.

Talks Face Growing Pressure

The phone call came after an Iranian official warned that Tehran could adopt a “fully offensive” military posture as efforts to negotiate a permanent end to the war stalled.

Washington had also reportedly ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire, increasing fears that fighting could resume or intensify.

Diplomatic efforts concerning the restoration of oil-tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had also stalled.

The strait remains a major source of international concern because disruption to shipping through the waterway can affect global oil supplies and energy prices.

Turkey's Position on the Conflict

Ankara has taken a complex position throughout the confrontation.

Turkey has criticised US and Israeli attacks on Iran, while also condemning Iranian attacks against Gulf states. Erdoğan's government has repeatedly called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened and for commercial shipping to resume.

Turkey has also discussed the Strait and continuation of the ceasefire directly with Iran's foreign minister.

By maintaining contacts with multiple sides, Ankara is seeking to play a greater diplomatic role in efforts to de-escalate the conflict.

Erdoğan and Trump Discuss Wider Issues

The conversation between Erdoğan and Trump was not limited to Iran.

The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations, the Gaza war and a proposed defence pact involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Erdoğan reportedly told Trump that Israeli attacks on Palestinians had intensified, while the second phase of Trump's Gaza peace plan was expected to begin.

The latest diplomatic outreach highlights Turkey's attempt to keep communication channels open as negotiations between Washington and Tehran face renewed difficulties.

For Ankara, encouraging Trump to return to negotiations could help reduce the risk of a wider regional escalation while also protecting vital trade and energy routes around the Strait of Hormuz.