Erdogan, Pezeshkian discuss Iran-US deal and regional peace

By Ahmet Taş | Wise News Press
ANKARA, TURKEY — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, welcoming the Iran-US agreement and emphasizing the need to protect regional peace.

The conversation focused on Türkiye-Iran bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments, according to information shared in Turkish media and official statements. Erdogan said the agreement reached between Iran and the United States was a welcome development and stressed that Türkiye would support efforts aimed at turning the process into lasting peace.

Erdogan welcomes Iran-US agreement

During the phone call, President Erdogan said the agreement reached between Iran and the United States was “pleasing” and described the diplomatic opening as an important opportunity for regional stability.

Erdogan underlined that Türkiye would provide support for the process to end in peace. He also warned that actors seeking to sabotage the negotiations should be watched carefully.

The message came at a time when tensions in the region remain sensitive and diplomatic efforts are being closely followed by regional capitals. Ankara’s position, as reflected in Erdogan’s remarks, places emphasis on dialogue, restraint and the prevention of new escalation.

Call focused on regional and global developments

The Turkish and Iranian leaders discussed not only the Iran-US agreement but also broader regional and global issues.

Türkiye and Iran are two neighboring countries with overlapping interests in trade, energy, security and regional diplomacy. Developments involving the United States, Iran, Iraq, Syria and the wider Middle East directly affect both countries’ strategic calculations.

In this context, Erdogan’s call with Pezeshkian was part of a wider diplomatic traffic in which Ankara is seeking to position itself as a stabilizing actor. The phone conversation also reflected Türkiye’s intention to maintain active communication with neighboring countries during a fragile diplomatic period.

Warning against efforts to sabotage talks

One of the key points in Erdogan’s message was the warning against attempts to undermine the negotiation process.

The president said it was important to act carefully against those who may seek to sabotage the talks. This warning suggests that Ankara sees the Iran-US agreement not as a completed process, but as a fragile diplomatic opening that still faces risks.

Such warnings are particularly relevant in a region where cease-fires, understandings and diplomatic frameworks can quickly come under pressure from military developments, political disputes or third-party interventions.

Erdogan’s emphasis on caution also reflects Türkiye’s long-standing concern that regional crises should not be allowed to deepen through miscalculation or provocation.

Türkiye says it will support peace efforts

Erdogan told Pezeshkian that Türkiye would do what it can to help the process end in peace.

This statement is significant because Türkiye has often sought a mediation or facilitation role in regional disputes. Ankara has repeatedly argued that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to prevent conflicts from spreading further across the region.

Türkiye’s support for the Iran-US process may include diplomatic engagement, coordination with regional actors and public calls for restraint. While no specific mechanism was announced in the report, Erdogan’s statement shows that Ankara wants the current understanding to be preserved and developed.

Regional peace and new steps discussed

Erdogan also said that in the new period, taking steps to strengthen regional peace was important and necessary.

This message points to a broader agenda beyond the immediate Iran-US framework. Türkiye has been emphasizing regional normalization, energy cooperation, transport corridors and security coordination as part of its wider foreign policy approach.

For Ankara, a calmer regional environment would help support economic cooperation, trade routes, energy security and diplomatic engagement. For Tehran, improved regional stability could also open space for economic and political maneuvering at a difficult time.

The phone call therefore carried both a bilateral and regional dimension.

Trade, finance and energy cooperation on the agenda

President Erdogan said Türkiye would continue taking steps to improve commercial, financial and energy cooperation with Iran.

Türkiye and Iran have long-standing economic ties, although these ties have often been shaped by sanctions, regional instability and fluctuations in energy markets. Energy cooperation is especially important because Iran is one of the key regional actors in natural gas and energy supply discussions.

The reference to financial and commercial cooperation suggests that Ankara and Tehran may seek to expand economic engagement if diplomatic conditions become more favorable.

However, the practical scope of such cooperation will depend on the future of Iran-US negotiations, sanctions policy and the broader regional security climate.

Critical diplomatic contacts continue

The report also noted that Erdogan held another phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi as part of a series of critical diplomatic contacts.

According to the statement, Erdogan and Zeydi discussed Türkiye-Iraq bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Erdogan said Türkiye wants to further advance relations with Iraq in the new period, especially in energy, defense industry and transportation.

The Turkish president also invited Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi to Türkiye for comprehensive consultations.

This separate call underlines Ankara’s broader regional diplomacy. Türkiye is not only following the Iran-US track but also engaging with Iraq, a country that is central to regional energy, security and transport planning.

Ankara seeks a stabilizing role

Erdogan’s calls with Pezeshkian and Zeydi show that Türkiye is trying to maintain active diplomacy across multiple fronts.

The Iran-US agreement, if sustained, could reduce tensions in the region and create new diplomatic space. At the same time, the process remains vulnerable to disruption. Ankara’s messages emphasize peace, caution and cooperation.

For Türkiye, regional calm is closely linked to border security, energy supply, trade routes and wider diplomatic influence. That is why Erdogan’s phone diplomacy is being read not only as a response to current developments, but also as part of a broader regional strategy.

The coming period will show whether the Iran-US understanding can turn into a durable process and whether regional countries can support it with concrete steps. Erdogan’s message to Pezeshkian was clear: Türkiye welcomes the agreement, supports peace and wants new steps that strengthen regional stability.

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