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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

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Erdoğan, Iraqi PM discuss bilateral ties and regional issues

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Erdoğan, Iraqi PM discuss bilateral ties and regional issues

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (L)

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed bilateral relations and regional developments by phone. Erdoğan said Ankara wants to further advance ties with Baghdad, particularly in energy, defence, and transportation, and invited al-Zaidi to visit Türkiye.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi held a phone call on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. Erdoğan stated that Ankara aims to further advance its relationship with Baghdad in the new period, highlighting significant potential for cooperation in energy, the defence industry, and transportation.

Invitation to Ankara

The Turkish president extended an invitation to al‑Zaidi for a visit to Türkiye to hold comprehensive consultations on strengthening bilateral ties. The conversation follows al‑Zaidi’s assumption of office earlier this month after the Iraqi Council of Representatives approved his new government. Türkiye has expressed support for Iraq’s stability and development, with Ankara and Baghdad working to strengthen ties on security, energy, and infrastructure projects such as the Development Road Project.

Regional context

The call comes amid efforts to coordinate on regional issues, including the US-Iran talks and the situation in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. Türkiye and Iraq share a long border and have collaborated on security operations against the PKK, as well as on water management and trade. The invitation for al‑Zaidi to visit Türkiye signals Ankara’s intent to deepen the bilateral partnership and coordinate on shared regional challenges.

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