Turkish FM on Iran-US Ceasefire Prospects (with Haslinda Amin)

Introduces the topic of the US-Iran peace deal and asks for the Turkish Foreign Minister's assessment.

Haslinda Amin

Hakan Fidan

States he is confident the Americans and Iranians are sincere about wanting a ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, but he is not sure about Israel's intentions.

Notes that Israel's recent intervention in Lebanon is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement, making it difficult for talks to continue.

Asks if he is confident and optimistic about a ceasefire on Lebanon.

Haslinda Amin

Hakan Fidan

Repeats his confidence in US and Iranian sincerity, but remains cautious due to Israel's intentions, which he believes do not include stability in the region.

Asks if there is a scenario where the US gets impatient and resumes attacks on Iran.

Haslinda Amin

Hakan Fidan

Hopes it does not happen, warning that a resumption of attacks would have severe global economic impacts on energy security and inflation, in addition to human costs.

States mediators (Turkey, Qatar) are doing their best to help reach an understanding.

Asks if there is confirmation that President Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey.

Haslinda Amin

Hakan Fidan

Says as far as they know, Trump is going to attend, based on phone conversations with President Erdogan.

Asks if tension between the US and NATO could derail talks.

Haslinda Amin

Hakan Fidan

Does not think so; the US is committed to continuing discussions on NATO-related issues. The US wants to see more defense budget contributions from European countries.

Notes that in real business, both the State Department and Department of War are continuing their work to cooperate with NATO member countries.

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