Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he believes the main sticking points in the US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues can be overcome soon, as diplomatic talks are expected to resume over the weekend in Islamabad, reports Anadolu.

“While talks on the war with Iran are expected to resume tomorrow, I believe one or two issues — especially those that had been stuck on the nuclear file — can be resolved,” he said. Fidan told reporters after his program at Oxford University.

Fidan said Turkey was in almost daily contact with all parties involved in the negotiations and welcomed the latest steps toward extending the fragile ceasefire.

“We welcomed the initial two-week ceasefire, but we also said at the time that it would not be enough to reach a final agreement,” he said. “This ceasefire has now been extended,” Fidan added.

“We are trying to contribute positively and offer encouragement to all sides,” he said.

He noted that progress in the nuclear talks could also ease broader regional tensions, including those related to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

– Strait of Hormuz: Diplomacy or Escalation
Presenting two possible scenarios for the waterway in the Persian Gulf, Fidan said that the first involves a negotiated return to the previous status quo, guaranteeing free maritime passage without restrictions or additional costs.

“The second scenario is that, if the negotiations do not produce results, the war continues or other problems arise, then the question becomes how to deal with problem areas in the Strait of Hormuz. The concept of identifying problem areas in The Strait of Hormuz is a different concept. There are aspects that are compatible with our foreign policy and aspects that are not compatible. Our president is clear on this issue,” he continued. conflict.

However, he warned that Ankara would take a different stance if any operation appeared to involve taking sides in a renewed conflict.

“Our feelings are clear,” he said. “If there is a situation where we are again seen as part of a conflict, our position would be different,” Fidan added.

Fidan said the partners understand Turkey’s approach and reiterated that demining remains the immediate priority, describing it as a humanitarian task that benefits all parties.

The Iran-US talks came after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, which was later extended by Trump without a ceasefire. fixed term. The developments come amid continued tensions since the outbreak of war on February 28, with efforts focused on reaching a broader agreement to end hostilities.

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