Pezeshkian rejects missile strike claims while emphasizing need to prevent escalation
Tehran, Mehr: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed regional developments and bilateral relations during a telephone conversation late Monday.
According to Iranian media reports, the leaders focused on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, as well as allegations that Iran launched missiles toward Turkish territory during the war.
During the call, Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready to clarify any misunderstandings regarding reports that Iran targeted Turkey. He stressed that the claims circulating in some media outlets were inaccurate and intended to create tensions between neighboring countries.
Furthermore, the Iranian president accused the United States and Israel of attempting to sow discord between Iran and regional states. He said media platforms linked to Washington and Tel Aviv had promoted allegations suggesting Iran attacked its “friendly and brotherly” neighbor.
Pezeshkian also reiterated that Iran remained committed to reducing tensions in the region. However, he emphasized that Tehran expected neighboring countries to ensure their airspace and territory were not used for attacks against Iranian citizens.
Erdogan urges diplomacy and offers condolences over war casualties
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences over the deaths of Iranian civilians, senior commanders, and the late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the conflict.
Erdogan also referred to the deaths of civilians, including schoolchildren reportedly killed in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan during the attacks.
In addition, the Turkish leader emphasized Ankara’s continued efforts to ease regional tensions. He stated that interference in Iran’s internal affairs was unacceptable and warned that escalating disputes between neighboring states would harm regional stability.
Erdogan also urged Iran and the United States to return to diplomatic negotiations and resolve their differences through political channels.
Finally, he congratulated Iran on the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader.
