A headline from a Turkish-language source, which was machine-translated, calls for collective action on behalf of Palestine on October 10.
Turkish foreign minister, UK foreign secretary discuss efforts to end war, achieve lasting peace
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Merve Berker April 07, 2026•Update: April 07, 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The two discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in the region and establishing a sustainable peace, said the ministry. They also reviewed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the UK. The call came after US President Donald Trump gave Iran until 8 pm Tuesday Eastern (0000GMT Wednesday) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reach an agreement or face attacks on its energy infrastructure. Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,400 people to date, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets. Iran has also restricted the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Merve Berker April 07, 2026•Update: April 07, 2026 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The two discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war in the region and establish…
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