Erdogan hails US-Iran peace deal, warns against provocations

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday welcomed the United States-Iran peace agreement as a crucial step toward regional stability, urging all parties to remain vigilant against possible acts of sabotage ahead of the formal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Erdogan praises deal, thanks mediators

Posting on the social media platform X, Erdogan said he viewed the development positively and expressed hope that it would help establish a lasting environment of peace and security. "I welcome the agreement reached between the United States and Iran and see it as an important development for ensuring peace and tranquility in our region," he said. The Turkish leader also thanked the US and Iranian leaderships for their roles in securing the accord, offering special appreciation to Pakistan for its mediation efforts and praising diplomatic support from Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Warning against escalation

Erdogan urged all parties to avoid rhetoric or actions that could jeopardize the fragile process ahead of the formal signing. "I would like to emphasize the importance of refraining from rhetoric, provocations and actions that could escalate tensions, and of remaining vigilant against possible acts of sabotage until the day the signatures are affixed," he said. He added that the agreement was one the world had long needed, stating that Türkiye would continue supporting efforts to establish peace through diplomacy and international law.

Deal terms and US authorization

The agreement follows intensive negotiations mediated by Islamabad, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing early Monday that both sides had declared an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon. "Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED," Sharif said in a post on X. He added that "both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the deal had been finalized, authorizing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US naval blockade. "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!," Trump declared on his Truth Social platform. "I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," he added, signaling the resumption of maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.