TURKEY: ERDOGAN READY TO MEDIATE IRAN-Israel CRISIS
Turkish President Erdogan and U.S. President Trump hold two phone conversations within twenty-four hours, discussing Middle Eastern tensions.
Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is stepping up as a potential peacemaker in the heated Iran-Israel standoff, following his second call with US President Donald Trump in a day.
Erdogan proposed diplomacy as the sole viable solution to the nuclear standoff during his conversation with Trump on June 15, expressing Turkey's willingness to mediate.
Tensions have been high after Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities caused Iran to retaliate, halting the sixth round of nuclear talks with the US.
Erdogan warned against the escalating violence, urging quick international action to prevent further conflict. Trump, in return, expressed a desire to end the war and secure peace.
Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, while the US demands an immediate halt to uranium enrichment, fearing the potential of nuclear weapons development.
Erdogan also discussed the crisis with regional and international leaders, including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and several others. He stressed the urgency of maintaining stability in the region.
In dialogue with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Erdogan lamented a new war in the Middle East and labeled the Israeli government a "global stability and security problem."
Erdogan criticized the international community's silence on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that inaction had only emboldened Israel.
In response to the crisis, Erdogan chaired a high-level security summit in Ankara, focusing on Israel's military campaign against Iran and its broader implications for global security.
Turkey's bold move to intervene in the dispute comes as Ankara seeks to increase its influence in regional diplomacy, leveraging its experience in peace talks, such as those between Russia and Ukraine in 2022.
Erdogan's approach combines public criticism of Israel, open offers of mediation to Iran, and behind-the-scenes engagement with key international stakeholders.
[1] Turkey positions itself as potential mediator in Iranian nuclear dispute: report[2] Erdogan: Turkey is prepared to mediate Iran nuclear talks[3] Turkey steps up mediation efforts as Iran and Israel tensions escalate[4] Turkey seeks to act as diplomatic bridge in Iran-Israel conflict.
[1] With the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, politics and war-and-conflicts dominate the general news. Turkey, under President Erdogan, is attempting to fill the void as a potential mediator in this heated nuclear standoff.
[2] Following his conversations with US President Trump and other world leaders, Erdogan has asserted that Turkey is prepared to step in and mediate the Iranian nuclear talks, advocating for peace and diplomacy to avoid further war-and-conflicts in the region.
