TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey discussed the escalating situation following military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, exploring potential pathways to achieve a definitive end to the war.

During a telephone conversation late on Thursday, Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to several friendly neighboring countries for their efforts to halt the military strikes against Iran. He specifically acknowledged Turkey’s stance in condemning 'the unjust aggression' by the US and Israel, as well as the solidarity shown by the Turkish people with the Iranian nation.

Pezeshkian said that despite 'a betrayal of diplomacy' by the United States and its aggression against Iran during two previous rounds of negotiations, the Islamic Republic had responsibly accepted requests from neighboring and friendly countries to cease hostilities and establish a ceasefire.

He stressed the need to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, asserting that Israel’s actions were aimed at inciting further unrest in the region. Pezeshkian also called on Islamic countries to unite against 'the war-mongering practices' of the Israeli regime, which 'threatened regional stability and peace.'

Israel's attack on Lebanon comes as Iran has recently proposed a temporary 10-month ceasefire plan to the United States.
In this plan, which has also been accepted by the United States, in addition to stopping attacks on Iran and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has demanded a halt to attacks on all resistance groups in the region, including Lebanon.

He further emphasized the importance of pressuring the international community and Islamic nations to compel the U.S. and Israel to halt their aggressions and crimes against countries in the region, particularly Lebanon.
Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran’s responsible approach to accepting the ceasefire was intended to preserve regional stability and prevent an escalation of conflicts. He noted, however, that the continuation of the ceasefire depended on the actual commitment of the opposing side to its obligations.

For his part, President Erdogan expressed his wishes for success, dignity and honor for the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, and for the Iranian administration and people. Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the cessation of hostilities and emphasized Turkey’s readiness to work with friendly countries in the region to continue efforts for a definitive end to the war and the establishment of sustainable security.