U.S. President Donald Trump praised Türkiye for helping end the conflict with Iran during talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He described Türkiye as a key U.S. ally and credited Ankara with supporting peace efforts. The remarks underscored Türkiye’s growing diplomatic role in regional security and stability.
Speaking alongside Erdogan, Trump said Türkiye had been “very instrumental” in efforts to bring the conflict to an end. He also thanked several other countries for supporting diplomatic initiatives. Trump described Türkiye as an extraordinary partner committed to promoting regional peace.
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The U.S. president said Washington’s campaign against Iran was intended to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He added that he believed Erdogan also opposed Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump suggested both countries shared common security objectives despite differences on regional issues.
The remarks came as Trump met Erdogan during the NATO summit in Ankara. The leaders are expected to discuss defence cooperation, trade and broader regional security. Their meeting reflects continued efforts to strengthen ties between the two NATO allies.
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Trump’s comments highlight Türkiye’s increasing involvement in regional diplomacy and conflict resolution. Ankara has sought to balance relations with regional powers while supporting dialogue to reduce tensions. The meeting also signals continued U.S. engagement with Türkiye on key Middle East security issues.