Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that he recently spoke with US President Donald Trump and urged him to avoid renewing war with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the end of a state visit to Azerbaijan, Erdogan said Turkey is prepared to take part in efforts to advance a diplomatic solution between Washington and Tehran.
"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to reach a solution to the current crises through dialogue and diplomacy. Unfortunately, recently we are seeing another negative trend," Erdogan said. "I spoke with President Trump and told him about our concerns."
The Turkish president did not provide details on when the conversation took place or what Trump's response was. Turkey has positioned itself as a potential mediator in Middle East conflicts, maintaining relationships with both Western powers and regional actors including Iran.
