13.01.2026 23:54
As protests shaking the country continue in Iran, Turkey's diplomatic traffic has also accelerated. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on the phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The developments in Iran were discussed during the meeting. Fidan also held a meeting in Ankara with the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack.
Protests that began due to economic problems in Iran have been ongoing for days; developments following statements from U.S. President Donald Trump have gained an international dimension.
HAKAN FIDAN'S SEQUENTIAL CONTACTS
With these developments, Turkey's diplomatic traffic has also accelerated. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on the phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. The developments in Iran were discussed during the meeting.
HE MET WITH TOM BARACK
Fidan also held a meeting with the U.S. Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria, Tom Barrack, in Ankara.
TRUMP CALLS ON PROTESTERS
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Washington administration is ready to support the ongoing widespread protests in Iran. In his statement, Trump noted that the Iranian people are "perhaps more in search of freedom than ever before," and used the phrases "Take over your institutions, continue the protest, help is on the way."
U.S. President Donald Trump also announced that countries doing business with Iran would pay a 25% customs duty on their trade with the U.S.
PROTESTS IN IRAN
As protests that began due to economic problems in Iran continue on their 16th day, the death toll has risen to 646. Footage from the neighboring country shows that body bags can no longer fit in hospitals and that the sidewalks are filled with lifeless bodies. The videos and photos circulated have led to comments that the death toll in the ongoing protests may be much higher than officially stated.