Erdogan: Turkey exploring all ways to end Iran war, taking economic hit — considering protective measures

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Day 25 that Turkey is exploring ways to bring an end to the Iran war, which has severely impacted the Turkish economy through soaring energy prices and regional instability. Erdogan said the government is 'considering various measures to protect the economy' from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which 'has engulfed the region and sent energy prices soaring.' Turkey will 'continue working with all its resources to establish peace.' Turkey is a NATO member with historical ties to both the West and Iran, and Turkey's Bosphorus Strait is a key maritime route. Erdogan's public push to end the war adds to a growing set of diplomatic voices — China, Pakistan, Turkey — calling for a negotiated resolution while the US and Israel continue military operations.