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Turkey Offers to Mediate Iran-Israel Conflict, Warns Against Regional War
Turkey offers to mediate between Iran and Israel. President Erdogan urges diplomacy, warns Netanyahu govt’s actions threaten regional peace.
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by News Desk
2025-06-16
Turkey Offers to Mediate Iran-Israel Conflict, Warns Against Regional War

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate between Iran and Israel in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing conflict that threatens to spiral into a broader regional war, according to a statement from the Turkish Presidency.

Erdogan made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pazishkian, expressing Ankara’s willingness to facilitate renewed diplomatic dialogue and nuclear negotiations.

“Ankara is ready to help restart nuclear talks and support diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions,” the Turkish Presidency said in an official statement.

Warning to Israel and Regional Concerns

President Erdogan also held a separate conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which he voiced serious concern over the escalating actions of the Netanyahu government.

“The behavior of the Netanyahu government is a threat to the international system,” Erdogan reportedly told Putin. “The Middle East cannot afford a new war. Israel has endangered the security of the entire region.”

He stressed that the only viable path forward with Iran is through dialogue and diplomacy, not conflict.

Regional Diplomacy Amid Escalation

Turkey’s diplomatic outreach comes at a time of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following Israel’s June 12 strikes on Iranian targets, which further inflamed hostilities and raised global concerns over a wider war.

The Turkish initiative is seen as a potential opening for multilateral talks, with Ankara positioning itself as a neutral mediator between Iran and its adversaries.

Turkey, a key NATO member, has historically maintained complex relationships with both Iran and Israel, and has recently shown renewed interest in playing a stabilizing role in regional conflicts.

The Turkish Presidency emphasized that President Erdogan's efforts are part of a broader diplomatic push to prevent further bloodshed and safeguard regional security.
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