Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proposed a trilateral summit to US President Donald Trump to address the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The initiative aims to establish a direct dialogue between Ankara, Washington, and Tehran to mitigate the risks of military conflict and promote stability in the region.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the proposal was detailed in an article published by the Hürriyet newspaper. The suggestion was reportedly made during a telephone conversation between the Turkish and US leaders on January 27. President Erdogan emphasized the critical importance of diplomatic mechanisms, suggesting that the summit could be held in a video conference format to ensure security and flexibility in the negotiation process. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a positive attitude toward the initiative, noting that the proposal could be discussed in detail during future stages of communication.
The diplomatic move coincides with the scheduled visit of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Turkey this week, where he is expected to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. These high-level talks are set to focus on regional security and the potential for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis. Turkey has historically sought to position itself as a mediator in regional disputes, utilizing its strategic location and diplomatic relations with both Western allies and neighboring states to facilitate dialogue in the Middle East.
