Turkiye says it’s engaging with all sides to end Iran war, resume diplomacy

Published March 3, 2026 Updated March 3, 2026 04:32pm

Turkiye is engaging with all parties to find a way to end the war in Iran and return to negotiations, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, adding that Ankara was also in talks with Oman on the matter as the Gulf nation works for the same goal.

Fidan told members of Turkish media during a Ramadan fast-breaking dinner that Turkiye was “sensitively carrying out necessary initiatives with all our counterparts” to achieve peace in the region, and added it was critical to preserve the stability of Iran and the region.

“There isn’t a single-layered negotiation, there is a multi-layered negotiation,” Fidan said, according to a transcript of his comments shared today.

“We have been talking to the Europeans for a few days… If you want peace, let’s work together. We are urging them to take action. The Gulf nations are now facing a serious situation,” he said.

“We are talking to the Omani [foreign minister]. Oman is also still trying to do something there. We are talking to the Americans.”

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addresses the 51st OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul on June 21, 2025. — Anadolu Agency via TRT/File
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addresses the 51st OIC foreign ministers’ meeting in Istanbul on June 21, 2025. — Anadolu Agency via TRT/File

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