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Erdogan, Trump discuss regional tensions, Ukraine war and bilateral ties in phone call

The leaders discussed diplomacy on the Middle East, maritime security and Ukraine, while Trump congratulated Türkiye on Republic Day.

  • On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with President Donald Trump, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments amid Middle East tensions.
  • Escalating security and political tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global shipping and oil supplies, prompting Turkey to pursue diplomatic solutions through its defense alliance framework.
  • Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal on Sunday establishing a seven-day timeline for confidence-building steps. Tehran is expected to respond by the end of this week.
  • Turkey is acting "within the framework of the Mecca joint defence pact," Erdogan stated, while coordinating with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on regional stability efforts.
  • With Tehran expected to respond by week's end, the confidence-building timeline could begin early next week with several countries acting as guarantors of the proposed measures.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called during the Turkish summit in Ankara for the delivery and reconstruction of assistance to Gaza and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, and for the transformation of tension with Iran into a diplomatic path.

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<p>Turkey is ready to contribute to a diplomatic settlement of the war in Ukraine — Erdogan spoke with Trump Erdogan informed Trump of Turkey's readiness to help resume Ukraine-Russia talks. The leaders also discussed regional issues.</p>

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