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Turkey Mediates U.S.-Iran Relations Amid Regional Tensions

3/25/2026

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Turkey is mediating between Iran and the United States to promote peace, according to Harun Armagan, vice-chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party.
Armagan said messages are being relayed to Gulf nations affected by the conflict.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has contacted Tehran and Washington to offer guidance to prevent further escalation.
NATO air defenses have intercepted three Iranian missiles aimed at Turkey since the conflict began.

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Turkey is mediating between Iran and the United States to promote peace, according to Harun Armagan, vice-chair of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party.
Armagan said messages are being relayed to Gulf nations affected by the conflict.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has contacted Tehran and Washington to offer guidance to prevent further escalation.
NATO air defenses have intercepted three Iranian missiles aimed at Turkey since the conflict began.