Turkish, Iranian FMs discuss Tehran-Washington negotiations by phone

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, spoke by phone on Friday to review the most recent developments in negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Turkish diplomatic sources reported. The conversation focused on the status of talks aimed at ending hostilities that began when the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. Iran retaliated with attacks on Israel and US allies in the Gulf, and subsequently closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Ceasefire and diplomatic context

A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan took effect on April 8, but a first round of direct talks in Islamabad on April 11-12 failed to produce a lasting agreement. President Trump later extended the truce indefinitely. The phone call between Fidan and Araghchi underscores Türkiye’s continued diplomatic engagement, even as Pakistan leads the formal mediation. Ankara has maintained open channels with both sides and has offered to host future talks if needed. Turkey also has a direct stake in the outcome, given its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for energy imports.