President Erdoğan, Iranian FM Araghchi Discuss Israel-Iran Conflict and Call for Diplomatic Resolution
Istanbul, The Gulf Observer: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a high-level meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held at the Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center in Istanbul.
According to a statement released by Türkiye’s Communications Directorate on platform X, the two leaders engaged in in-depth discussions on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as broader regional and global security concerns.
President Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s firm and consistent opposition to Israel’s military actions across the region, including in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and more recently, against Iran. He stressed that the Middle East cannot bear the consequences of another war, and strongly urged all parties to refrain from further escalation.
Calling for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggression, President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of returning to diplomatic efforts as the only viable pathway to resolving outstanding nuclear-related disputes and regional tensions.
Reaffirming Türkiye’s role as a potential facilitator, Erdoğan stated that Ankara is prepared to contribute to the peace process, including by initiating and supporting technical and high-level dialogue between Iran and the United States.
“Türkiye stands ready to play its part in promoting regional peace and security, and will continue supporting all diplomatic efforts,” the Turkish leader affirmed.
The meeting was attended by several senior Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Head of the National Intelligence Organization İbrahim Kalın, and Chief Foreign Policy Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç.
The talks underscored Türkiye’s proactive diplomatic engagement amid growing regional tensions and its commitment to preventing further instability in the Middle East.
