Fidan discusses Iran-US talks with Qatar, Pakistani mediators

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate telephone conversations on Friday with Qatar’s top diplomat and with Pakistani mediators to discuss the latest developments in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, Turkish diplomatic sources said. According to the sources, Fidan spoke with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani as well as with unnamed Pakistani facilitators involved in the mediation process. No further details about the content of the calls were immediately provided.

Ankara’s diplomatic role

The calls underscore Türkiye’s active diplomatic engagement in the Iran-US conflict, even as Pakistan leads the formal mediation effort. Ankara has maintained communication channels with both Tehran and Washington and has offered to host talks. Turkey also has close ties with Qatar, which has its own lines of communication with Iran. The consultations suggest that Türkiye is coordinating with other regional mediators to ensure that any potential agreement addresses Turkish interests, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and energy security.

Context

Negotiations between Iran and the US have been ongoing since a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire took effect on April 8. The first round of talks in Islamabad on April 11-12 ended without a breakthrough, but the truce has been extended indefinitely. Key sticking points include Iran’s nuclear program, the US naval blockade, and the closure of the strait. For Türkiye, which relies heavily on energy transiting Hormuz, a successful diplomatic resolution is a top priority.