Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks

By Reuters 15 April 2026, 2:23 pm

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a signing ceremony during his official visit to the National Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 17, 2026. (Marco Simoncelli/ AFP)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the US and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of talks, and added Turkey was hopeful of negotiations despite stumbling blocks.

Turkey, a neighbor of Iran, has been in close touch with the US, Iran, and mediator Pakistan.

“Statements by the sides show that, while the negotiation table has not been toppled, they have reached a road bump on the nuclear issue,” he tells lawmakers in parliament, adding tensions were also flaring again over the Strait of Hormuz.

“We are conveying the necessary suggestions and carrying out initiatives to ease tensions, extend the ceasefire, and maintain talks. There can be no negotiating with clenched fists,” Erdogan adds.