# Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

https://mins.news/en/item/24604

- Reuters, 2026-08-17 23:01 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/erdogan-urges-trump-pursue-talks-with-iran-offers-support-2026-08-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8392c46576f9000142591b

> Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call to pursue talks with Iran to ease tensions between the two countries, while offering Ankara’s support for peace efforts, Turkey’s presidency said Tuesday.

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