Ankara: The foreign ministers of Trkiye and Iran engaged in a telephone discussion regarding the ongoing negotiations in the region. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi focused on the latest developments in these negotiations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Minister Fidan shared on his "In Social" account that the conversation aimed at addressing the recent progress in the negotiations. Fidan emphasized Turkey's commitment to resolving regional conflicts and achieving lasting peace.

The context of the discussion includes a memorandum of understanding signed between Washington and Tehran on June 18. These parties entered negotiations to finalize an agreement, which has since stalled due to disagreements. The primary concerns are centered around maintaining security and ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy supplies and trade.