Image: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 2025 — Wikimedia Commons.- Erdogan told Pezeshkian by phone that Turkey would continue supporting peace talks.
- The report was carried by LBCI and attributed to Reuters.
- The statement keeps Ankara positioned as a regional diplomatic channel while conflict pressure remains high.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Turkey will continue supporting peace talks during a phone call on Tuesday, according to Reuters reporting carried by LBCI.
The statement is brief, but the signal is clear: Ankara wants to remain visibly attached to diplomacy around Iran while the wider region is still absorbing the effects of recent conflict and negotiations.
What happened
LBCI reported that Erdogan said Turkey would keep supporting peace talks in his call with Pezeshkian. Erdogan also said regional conflicts had overshadowed Eid al-Adha celebrations, while expressing confidence that the Iranian people could overcome the current challenges.
The report did not provide a detailed readout of any specific negotiating track or new Turkish proposal. It framed the call as a political message of continued support rather than a concrete breakthrough.
Why it matters
Turkey has repeatedly tried to present itself as a useful diplomatic actor between regional rivals, Western governments and Iran. Even when it is not the central mediator, Ankara benefits from being seen as a channel that can talk to all sides.
For Iran, the call also offers a public sign that regional partners are still engaging with Tehran at leadership level, not only reacting through crisis statements.
Image: Masoud Pezeshkian, 2025 — Wikimedia Commons.What the data says
The verified claim is narrow: Erdogan said Turkey would continue supporting peace talks. That phrasing is confirmed by the LBCI item, which cites Reuters.
Related earlier reporting from Anadolu Agency, TRT World and other regional outlets shows a broader pattern: Erdogan and Pezeshkian have discussed ceasefire efforts, U.S.-Iran talks and regional stability in previous calls. That context matters, but it should not be overstated as evidence of a new agreement.
What to watch next
The next useful signal is whether Turkey’s statement is followed by a formal readout from Ankara, Tehran or any involved mediator naming a concrete talks process, venue or timeline.
Until then, this is best read as diplomatic positioning: Turkey is keeping itself publicly inside the peace-talk lane, while Iran continues to seek regional political support.
NoDechev rating: verified statement, limited detail. The phone-call quote is sourced to Reuters via LBCI; no new peace framework or formal Turkish mediation plan has been confirmed in the available report.