Fidan discusses US-Iran talks with Qatari, Jordanian, US negotiators

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed the latest situation surrounding talks between the US and Iran with his Qatari and Jordanian counterparts, along with negotiators from the US. Fidan held phone calls with Jordan's Ayman Safadi and Qatar's Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and negotiators from the US, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.

Ceasefire context

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February. Tehran retaliated with strikes targeting Israel as well as US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement.

Trump's postponement

President Trump later extended the truce indefinitely, giving way to diplomacy. On Monday, he said he postponed a planned military attack on Iran after a request from Gulf leaders and that "serious negotiations" are underway. Trump said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE believe a deal is close to being sealed.

Turkish diplomacy

Türkiye has maintained active diplomatic engagement throughout the conflict, with Fidan holding numerous calls with regional and international counterparts to advocate for de-escalation and a return to dialogue.