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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Turkey urges Iran and US to cease Gulf attacks to preserve peace efforts

Sep 15, 2026 09:55 AM CT Strait of Hormuz diplomacy,Strait of Hormuz,Turkey,de-escalation,Gulf region

Summary

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for an end to attacks in the Gulf region, specifically urging Iran and the United States to halt hostilities. The statement emphasizes the need to restore freedom of passage in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate the pre-war status quo, highlighting Turkey's diplomatic role in de-escalating regional tensions that impact global energy security.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that freedom of passage should be allowed in the Strait of Hormuz, and the pre-war status quo should be reinstated.

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of Turkish call to cease attacks harming peace efforts.

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of Turkish call to cease attacks harming peace efforts.

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