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Turkish President Erdogan urges Iran to pursue lasting peace via US-Iran talks

Apr 09, 2026 01:55 PM CT Ankara, Turkey diplomacy,mediation,de-escalation,turkey,iran,us

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan contacted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to advocate for using upcoming US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan as a vehicle for achieving lasting regional peace. This diplomatic engagement highlights Turkey's role as a regional mediator attempting to de-escalate tensions between state actors involved in the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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Erdogan tells Iran president talks should aim for lasting peace The talks in Pakistan between Iran and the US should be used to achieve lasting peace, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone call on Thursday, his office said. "The upcomin...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President Pezeshkian received the call regarding peace negotiations.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as a party in upcoming talks in Pakistan.

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