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Turkey's Fidan signals continued US-Iran diplomatic engagement to end regional war

Apr 19, 2026 06:16 AM CT Antalya, Turkey diplomacy,mediation,de-escalation,turkey,iran,us

Summary

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that both Iran and the United States possess the political will to continue negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing regional conflict. This development highlights Turkey's active role as a diplomatic intermediary and suggests a potential pathway for de-escalation between the primary state actors involved in the Iran-Israel theater.

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Turkey's Fidan says Iran and US 'has will' to continue talks to end the war Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that both Iran and the United States had the will to continue talks to end the war. Speaking to reporters at a diplomacy forum in the southern province of Ant...

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Reported by Turkey as having the will to continue diplomatic talks.

United States NEUTRAL

Reported by Turkey as having the will to continue diplomatic talks.

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