US envoy hails Erdogan's backing for regional de-escalation
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said on Monday that Washington appreciates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's support for diplomatic efforts to calm regional tensions, highlighting Ankara's constructive role as the White House confirmed a breakthrough agreement with Tehran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
The US Ambassador to Türkiye on Monday directly praised President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's commitment to regional diplomacy, saying Washington deeply values Ankara's efforts to promote de-escalation amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Persian Gulf. The envoy's remarks came as the White House finalized a major agreement with Tehran aimed at easing tensions and reopening critical maritime routes.
Diplomatic channels
"We appreciate President Erdogan's support for diplomacy and regional de-escalation," Tom Barrack said on social media platform X. He added that "progress is possible when nations choose dialogue, partnership, and a shared commitment to peace and security," quoting a post by the Turkish leader welcoming the US-Iran deal announced Sunday.
Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that an agreement with Iran had been finalized, authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of a US naval blockade. Türkiye actively participated in the Pakistan-led mediation process that produced the breakthrough, underscoring Ankara's emerging role as a stabilizing actor in regional crisis management.
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