26.05.2026 18:00
President Erdoğan, in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that they are observing the holiday with sorrow due to the conflict in the region and expressed belief that the Iranian people will overcome these difficult times. Erdoğan also said they will continue to provide full support for a positive outcome in the negotiations between the US and Iran.
President Erdoğan had a phone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian. The discussion covered Turkey-Iran bilateral relations and regional and global developments.
PHONE CALL BETWEEN ERDOĞAN AND PEZESHKIAN
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Regional developments and relations between the two countries were discussed. Erdoğan stated that they are observing the holiday with a heavy heart due to the conflicts in the region and expressed his belief that the Iranian people will successfully overcome this difficult period.
The statement from the Communications Directorate included the following: "Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The leaders discussed Turkey-Iran bilateral relations, regional, and global developments.
"I BELIEVE THE IRANIAN PEOPLE WILL OVERCOME THESE DIFFICULT TIMES"
During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that we are observing the holiday with a heavy heart due to the conflict process in our region and expressed his belief that the Iranian people will overcome these difficult times and reach peace.
"WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT NEGOTIATIONS"
Our President stated that as Turkey, we are working together with brotherly countries to ensure peace and stability, and we will continue to provide every kind of support for the negotiations to yield positive results. President Erdoğan also congratulated the Iranian President on Eid al-Adha."