Turkish President Erdogan Calls for US-Iran Dialogue at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed the fifth Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday, urging the United States and Iran to pursue lasting peace through their current ceasefire. He warned against allowing weapons to replace dialogue, stating that peace requires both wings. The conflict, which began with a US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, has resulted in thousands of casualties and regional destabilization. Erdogan emphasized acting with prudent understanding to end the war, while Turkey positions itself as a potential mediator. Fears of a major oil shock emerged due to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for approximately one-quarter of global seaborne oil trade and significant liquefied natural gas volumes.