Turkish, Iranian foreign ministers discuss talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to information obtained from sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fidan discussed the latest developments in negotiations concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the continuation of the ceasefire during his phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Araghchi.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:55 PM 17 August 2026
- Updated Date: 10:05 PM 17 August 2026
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke Monday by phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
The two discussed the latest developments in negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and maintaining the ceasefire, the sources said.
The call focused on the current status of the talks on both issues, according to the sources.
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