Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkey is ready to support an agreement between the U.S. and Iran [1].

This diplomatic stance signals Turkey's intent to act as a regional stabilizer. A successful deal between Washington and Tehran could shift the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, potentially reducing tensions and altering the trajectory of ongoing conflicts.

Speaking in Cairo, Egypt, Fidan answered questions regarding the current state of negotiations between the two nations [1, 2]. He said that the prospect of a deal is currently very strong, and that an agreement between the U.S. and Iran is closer than ever [3].

Fidan linked the potential for a bilateral agreement to broader regional stability. He said that a U.S.-Iran agreement could accelerate peace in Gaza [2]. This suggests that Turkey views the resolution of tensions between the U.S. and Iran as a prerequisite or a catalyst for ending the violence in the Palestinian territory.

While some reports have indicated active conflict and military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran, including strikes on military bases, Fidan's comments focus on the diplomatic track [4, 5]. He said that Turkey remains prepared to assist the process to ensure a successful outcome [1].

The Foreign Minister's remarks in Cairo highlight Turkey's strategic positioning as a mediator capable of engaging with various global powers to facilitate regional security [2, 3].

“ABD‑İran anlaşmasına destek için hazırız”

Turkey is positioning itself as a critical diplomatic bridge in the Middle East. By publicly backing a US-Iran rapprochement, Ankara aims to increase its influence over regional security architecture and leverage its relationships with both Western powers and Tehran to expedite a resolution to the Gaza crisis.