Trump says he has ‘very good relationship’ with Türkiye’s Erdoğan

US President Donald Trump said he has a “very good relationship” with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews airport after returning from a military graduation ceremony in Connecticut.

Praise for Erdoğan as a strong ally

Asked about his phone call with Erdoğan, Trump said: “We had a very good phone call with President Erdoğan. We have a very good relationship. He is a strong person, but I have a relationship with him that nobody else has. I think he has been a very good ally. Some may doubt that, but I think he has been a great ally, and his people respect him.”

Warning on Iran negotiations

Trump also commented on ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying that the leaders currently in talks are more “reasonable” and “sensible” than previous figures. “If we get a deal, we save a lot of time, energy, and most importantly, lives. We need to get the right answer from them – a completely 100% correct response. Otherwise, things will move very quickly. I must say we are dealing with very good people. Capable and smart people. I hope they make a deal that will be great for everyone.” Türkiye has consistently supported diplomatic solutions to the Iran crisis and continues to serve as a key regional partner for both Washington and Tehran.