Türkiye is ready to assume facilitating role to help end Israel-Iran conflict, Erdoğan tells Pezeshkian
The Directorate of Communications announced on Monday that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During the call, the conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed.
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- Published Date: 01:38 | 16 June 2025
- Modified Date: 01:46 | 16 June 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday, discussing the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, as well as broader regional and global issues.
During the call, Erdoğan said Türkiye is ready to play a facilitating role to help de-escalate the conflict and support a return to nuclear negotiations, according to the Türkiye's Communications Directorate said.
The Turkish leader noted that he has been in contact with various leaders amid the ongoing conflict.
Erdoğan also emphasized the importance Ankara places on preserving peace and stability in the region.
Regional tension has escalated since Friday after Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on multiple sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.
Israeli authorities said that at least 24 people were killed and hundreds injured in Iranian missile attacks since Friday.
Iran, for its part, said that at least 224 people were killed and over 1,000 others wounded in the Israeli assault.