Erdoğan, Trump discuss Iran truce as Türkiye backs lasting peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation Wednesday with US President Donald Trump to review the newly announced ceasefire with Iran and the broader regional situation, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate. The two leaders focused on the truce declared Tuesday night, with Erdoğan expressing satisfaction that the two‑week pause, coming after a difficult 40‑day period, offers a significant chance to advance toward a lasting peace accord.

Ceasefire as a strategic window

Erdoğan underlined the need to make full use of this window and warned against any steps that could derail the process. He reiterated that Türkiye will continue to increase its support for diplomatic initiatives carried out with friendly nations, particularly Pakistan, which played a key mediating role. The Turkish president also stressed that all parties should avoid actions that might undermine the fragile truce.

Iran’s 10‑point proposal

The ceasefire followed Tehran’s submission of a “workable” 10‑point proposal to Washington via Pakistani mediation. According to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the proposal includes a US commitment to non‑aggression, acceptance of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, acknowledgment of uranium enrichment rights, and the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions. It also demands compensation for Iran, the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, and an end to hostilities on all fronts, including against Hezbollah in Lebanon.