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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Turkish Official Claims US-Iran Peace Talks Commencing Amid Israeli Opposition

Jun 22, 2026 12:29 PM CT Ankara, Turkey diplomacy,US-Iran relations,Turkey mediation,Israel opposition

Summary

A Turkish ruling party spokesman stated that substantive peace negotiations between the US and Iran are beginning, while accusing Israel of making radical statements to sabotage the diplomatic process. This indicates active diplomatic maneuvering involving regional powers and suggests Israel's opposition to any normalization or de-escalation between Washington and Tehran.

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Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party spokesman Omer Celik noted that Israel was already making "radical statements to undermine" the process

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United States NEUTRAL

Subject of reported peace negotiations with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of reported peace negotiations with the US.

Israel NEUTRAL

Accused by Turkish officials of making radical statements to undermine the US-Iran peace process.

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