Istanbul, March 8, 2026.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday, highlighting concerns over the recent escalation following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
“Türkiye is closely monitoring the process that began with the attacks on Iran.
“If the interventions are prolonged, they could cause significant damage to regional and global stability.
“There are still measures that can be taken to build a dialogue platform, and our peace-focused efforts continue,” he said.
Erdogan was speaking during a phone call with Starmer, according to an official statement released by the Turkish Communications Directorate.
The discussion also covered bilateral relations and broader regional and global issues.
According to the statement, Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s strong commitment to deepening cooperation with the UK across all sectors, particularly in the defense industry.
The Turkish President added that his country would continue taking steps to advance the collaboration.