Türkiye and Iran have stressed the importance of continued diplomatic efforts and close consultations to prevent further escalation and help restore stability and calm across the region.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

During the conversation, the two ministers emphasized the need to prevent the crisis from escalating further or spreading to other parts of the region.

They also underlined the importance of maintaining regular consultations and pursuing diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing tensions and contributing to regional stability and calm, the ministry said.

The call came amid growing regional tensions and intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent developments from evolving into a wider conflict.

Türkiye has consistently called for restraint and dialogue in addressing regional crises, while Ankara has maintained diplomatic contacts with countries across the region in an effort to support de-escalation and political solutions.

No further details were immediately released about the issues discussed or any specific diplomatic initiatives agreed upon by the two sides. (ILKHA)