13.04.2026 11:41
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the deadlock in the negotiations between Iran and the United States is related to nuclear issues, while the parties are sincere regarding the ceasefire.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made important assessments regarding the current status of the ongoing negotiations. Fidan stated that the process is particularly stalled on the nuclear warhead issue.
“THE PARTIES HAVE STATED THEIR POSITIONS”
Speaking at the Anadolu Agency Editorial Desk, Fidan noted that the parties shared the latest status with the public, saying, “As of yesterday, the parties announced the distance they have covered. The U.S. side made a clearer statement. The parties have laid out their initial positions.”
Minister Fidan said, "The Americans and Iranians have gone home; I think the Iranians will evaluate the proposal made by the Americans and will respond. When you look at the topics to be negotiated, it might not technically be very possible for these to be tied to a final signed document within 15 days. If the parties proceed well, an additional ceasefire may come up, for 45 days, 60 days," he said.
EMPASIS ON CEASEFIRE
Fidan expressed that the parties have reached a common point regarding the ceasefire, stating, “Both sides are sincere about the ceasefire and are aware of this need.”
“ISRAEL HAS A DISRUPTIVE ROLE”
In a striking assessment regarding the process, Fidan pointed out the difficulties experienced in the negotiations by saying, “There is always a disruptive role from Israel.”
"TURKEY IS DOING ITS BEST"
Fidan also stated that Turkey is doing its best for the war to end through peace.
CALL FOR HORMUZ TO IRAN
Fidan called for the Hormuz Strait to Iran, saying, “What the whole world wants is for international passage to be free and not obstructed.”