The press service of the Turkish presidential palace issued a statement on the 18th saying that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump are calling for a diplomatic solution to the issue between the US and Iran. The statement said that Erdogan emphasized the importance of fully playing a diplomatic role in the tense situation between Iran and the US, expressed Turkey's desire for continued dialogue between the two sides, and stated that Turkey will continue to support various peace efforts. The statement said that the two sides also exchanged views on bilateral relations between Turkey and the US and regional issues. Erdogan said that Turkey's signing of joint defense agreements with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia shows a firm position to ensure regional stability and security. Referring to the situation in Gaza, he said that Turkey will continue to support various initiatives to achieve lasting peace in the region and the reconstruction of Gaza. The United States and Iran announced the official text of the Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. Article 3 states that the US and Iran promise to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days. On August 17, the 60-day negotiation window set out in the MOU expired.

The press service of the Turkish presidential palace issued a statement on the 18th saying that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump are calling for a diplomatic solution to the issue between the US and Iran. The statement said that Erdogan emphasized the importance of fully playing a diplomatic role in the tense situation between Iran and the US, expressed Turkey's desire for continued dialogue between the two sides, and stated that Turkey will continue to support various peace efforts. The statement said that the two sides also exchanged views on bilateral relations between Turkey and the US and regional issues. Erdogan said that Turkey's signing of joint defense agreements with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia shows a firm position to ensure regional stability and security. Referring to the situation in Gaza, he said that Turkey will continue to support various initiatives to achieve lasting peace in the region and the reconstruction of Gaza. The United States and Iran announced the official text of the Memorandum of Understanding on June 17. Article 3 states that the US and Iran promise to negotiate and reach a final agreement within a maximum of 60 days. On August 17, the 60-day negotiation window set out in the MOU expired.