Turkiye ready to support potential Iran deal, Erdogan says

Published May 24, 2026 Updated May 24, 2026 12:38pm

Turkiye is ready to provide every kind of support during implementation of a potential deal with Iran, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his call with US President Donald Trump and regional leaders, according to Al Jazeera.

Erdogan’s office on Sunday cited him as saying during the call that an agreement to secure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz would support stability in the region, providing relief to the global economy.

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