Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to touch down in Ankara on Friday for high-level talks with his Turkish Counterpart Hakan Fidan, according to Reuters.
The talks will revolve around the recent developments in Iran and mounting tensions with the United States.
On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump pressed Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal, warning that any future American strike would be “far worse.”
Trump also declared the deployment of a naval “armada” to the Middle East and warned Tehran against targeting anti-government protesters or reviving its nuclear program.
In response, Tehran announced that it would retaliate against the United States, Israel, and their allies.
Since January 8, Iranian people have been largely severed from the internet, after authorities imposed a sweeping blackout amid nationwide protests.
Global leaders said that Iranian authorities exploited the blackout to launch a deadly crackdown on protesters, with rights groups reporting several thousand deaths and the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights warning the death toll could surpass 25,000.
Turkey Rejects Foreign Intervention
As a pivotal NATO ally that shares a border with Iran, Turkey has rejected any foreign intervention in its neighbor’s affairs, urging Washington to address its disputes with Tehran “one by one.”
Ankara has engaged both Washington and Tehran, warning that any destabilization in Iran would surpass the region’s ability to manage at this time.
The source also noted that Fidan is expected to convey to Araghchi that Ankara is closely monitoring developments in Iran, underscoring that Tehran’s security, peace, and stability remain of significant importance to Turkey.
Fidan will also “note that Turkey supports finding a solution on Iran’s nuclear program as soon as possible, and that it stands ready to help on this issue if it is needed,” the source said.
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