ANKARA DAILY - 1 APRIL 2026
Fidan Participates in Islamabad Four-Nation Iran Talks; President Erdoğan Urges Global De-Escalation; Regional Powers Coordinate Mediation Posture
Pakistan Hosts Four-Nation Talks on Iran War with Focus on Hormuz Reopening
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan joined talks in Pakistan with Saudi, Egyptian, and Pakistani counterparts, with initial discussions focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
US State Department Condemns Attack on Kurdistan Region President Barzani's Residence
US State Department condemned drone attack on Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's private residence in Duhok as despicable assault on Iraq's sovereignty and stability.
Defense Minister Güler Speaks With Acting Iranian Counterpart on Defense Cooperation
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler held phone talks with acting Iranian counterpart Brig. Gen. Majid Ebnelreza on bilateral defense cooperation and regional security.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan participated on March 29 in Islamabad talks with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan aimed at de-escalating the Iran war, with initial discussions reportedly focused on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, sources familiar with the matter told Al-Monitor and Bloomberg. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared on March 28 that "the price of this unlawful war is being paid by the entire humanity" and stressed that "we have mobilized all our resources for the establishment of peace," according to the Presidential Communications Directorate. Defense Minister Yaşar Güler held a phone call on March 28 with Iran's acting Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Majid Ebnelreza to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional security, underscoring Ankara's direct channel with Tehran even as it coordinates with Gulf capitals. The talks in Pakistan reflect Ankara's positioning as a regional mediator alongside Islamabad, Riyadh, and Cairo as the war enters its second month with mounting civilian casualties and economic disruption across the region. END SUMMARY.
