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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Turkish President Erdogan signals diplomatic outreach to US regarding potential Iran-Israel escalation

Nov 09, 2026 06:44 AM CT Ankara, Turkey diplomacy, turkey, us, iran, israel, de-escalation, regional-stability

Summary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey is concerned about potential attacks on Iran and has reached out to US President Donald Trump. Erdogan emphasized the necessity of resolving the situation through dialogue and diplomacy, indicating a regional diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions between the two state actors.

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"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy," Erdogan told reporters.

Sources (1)

T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of potential attacks; Turkey expressed concern regarding its security.

Israel NEUTRAL

Implied as the potential source of attacks or the other party in the confrontation.

United States NEUTRAL

Recipient of Turkish diplomatic outreach regarding the conflict.

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