Turkey's Erdogan urges Iran and US to use ceasefire window for lasting peacelasting peace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Iran and the United States to capitalize on a ceasefire to achieve a permanent peace agreement, following a 39-day conflict that ended with a two-week truce announced by the Trump administration. Erdogan emphasized in a call with President Trump that the temporary pause must be used strategically, warning against any party undermining the process, while pledging Turkey's continued diplomatic support alongside Pakistan.
- Pakistan has mediated regional disputes since 1947, leveraging its strategic location between South Asia and the Middle East.
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led Turkey since 2003, first as prime minister then president.
- Turkey shares a 500-km border with Iran, fostering deep economic and cultural ties.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
