30.01.2026 12:40
President Erdoğan spoke on the phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the conversation, Turkey-Iran bilateral relations and the escalating military tensions in the region were discussed, and Erdoğan conveyed the message that "Turkey is ready to take on a facilitating role between Iran and the USA."
Protests that began in Iran due to economic issues continue on their 33rd day, while the threats issued by the U.S. through the navies it has sent to the region show no signs of stopping.
As tensions rise in the region, President Erdoğan intervened in the crisis next to us. Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
2 TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING
According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the leaders addressed Turkey-Iran bilateral relations and the escalating military tension in the region.
ERDOĞAN'S MESSAGE MARKED THE MEETING
In the meeting, President Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey is ready to take on a facilitating role between Iran and the U.S. to reduce tensions and resolve issues.
WILL MEET WITH THE FOREIGN MINISTER
In the meeting, Erdoğan also stated that he would meet with the Iranian Foreign Minister, who is in Turkey, today.