Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the escalation between Tehran and Tel Aviv and regional and international issues. During the call, Erdogan affirmed Turkey’s readiness to play an immediate role in ending the conflict and returning to the path of nuclear negotiations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Erdogan expressed Turkey’s willingness to mediate in the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel. The conversation highlighted Erdogan’s interest in facilitating discussions aimed at de-escalating the situation and addressing broader concerns affecting the region.

The call between Erdogan and Pezeshkian underscores Turkey’s diplomatic efforts to engage with key regional players. Erdogan’s proposal for mediation comes amid heightened tensions and aims to contribute to stability by encouraging dialogue and resuming nuclear negotiations.