Turkey, Egypt, Oman and Pakistan Back Diplomacy in US-Iran Nuclear Talks
The foreign ministers of Turkey, Egypt, Oman and Pakistan met to assess the state of US-Iran negotiations, issuing a joint message that dialogue and diplomacy are the only path to resolving the regional crisis. The meeting comes as a ceasefire deadline between Washington and Tehran approaches.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Turkish, Omani and Pakistani counterparts to review the trajectory of US-Iran negotiations, with all four ministers stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable option for resolving the regional crisis. The meeting signals a coordinated push by regional powers to prevent further escalation.
The gathering coincides with a critical juncture in ceasefire talks, as the Trump administration has continued issuing threats toward Tehran while peace negotiations remain fragile. Turkey's participation underscores Ankara's continued positioning as a diplomatic bridge between Western and Middle Eastern stakeholders.
The Iran war has had tangible economic consequences for Turkey, driving freight costs in the steel sector up by as much as 40% and pushing domestic fuel prices sharply higher. A diplomatic resolution would ease supply-chain pressures and stabilize energy import costs for an economy already navigating elevated inflation and currency volatility.
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