Erdogan Warns Trump Against New Bombing Campaign in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned U.S. President Donald Trump against launching a new bombing campaign in Iran during a recent phone conversation. Erdogan cautioned that further clashes would cause widespread economic losses across the Gulf, Iraq, Syria, Europe, and Asia, specifically noting that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is exacerbating global inflation.

Donald Trump indicated a desire to end the war and suggested potential meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC summit in Shenzhen. However, Trump maintained that strike options remain on the table.

Diplomatic negotiations remain stalled over conflicting prerequisites. Iran demands the removal of U.S. troops, an end to the naval blockade, and sanctions relief before discussing nuclear enrichment. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized these conditions as "outrageous and ridiculous," while Iran's Foreign Ministry maintains they are reasonable requirements for peace.