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Turkish and Iranian Foreign Ministers Hold Two Calls in 24 Hours Amid Iran Tensions

Published January 15, 2026, 10:02
Turkish and Iranian Foreign Ministers Hold Two Calls in 24 Hours Amid Iran Tensions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held two phone calls with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, within 24 hours, amid escalating tensions in Iran and the region. Mr. Fidan stressed the need for diplomacy and negotiations to de-escalate the situation and prevent further destabilization. The talks took place while protests in Iran were in their 18th day. Simultaneously, Mr. Fidan met with the US Ambassador and Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, as part of Turkey's efforts to play a mediating role. According to reports, the US is not seeking regime change in Iran, but prioritizes limiting nuclear activities and ending violence against protesters. Turkey emphasizes the risks of potential destabilization or civil conflict in Iran.