Erdogan Proposes US-Turkey-Iran Summit to Trump
Erdoğan Proposes Trilateral Summit on Iran to Trump
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed holding a trilateral summit involving Turkey, the United States, and Iran to discuss the escalating situation surrounding the Iranian issue. The initiative was voiced during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 27.
This was reported by Turkish journalist Hande Fırat, who is known for her close ties to government circles.
According to her, Ankara is insisting on a diplomatic approach to resolving the crisis and believes that direct dialogue among key stakeholders could reduce the risk of escalation.
Summit Format and U.S. Response
Erdoğan suggested holding the high-level meeting via videoconference, which Ankara believes would speed up negotiations and help avoid additional political and military risks.
Turkey's Stance: Turkey maintains that diplomacy remains the only sustainable way to prevent a military conflict and stabilize the situation in the region.
Sources close to the talks note that Donald Trump responded positively to the initiative and expressed readiness to further discuss the possibility of such a summit.
Positive Signal: The U.S. President's reported openness is viewed as a crucial first step towards potential de-escalation.
Visit of Iran’s Foreign Minister to Turkey
In addition, Hande Fırat reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to visit Turkey later this week. During the visit, he is scheduled to hold talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The discussions are expected to cover:
- The current situation surrounding Iran.
- Regional security risks.
- Prospects for a diplomatic resolution of the crisis.
Note: The exact dates of the visit have not yet been disclosed.
Diplomatic Role: The planned talks underscore Turkey’s active role as a mediator in regional and international diplomatic processes.
