Turkey does not want to see a new wave of attacks against Iran, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that he conveyed his concerns to US President Donald Trump in a recent phone call.
"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Unfortunately, we see a negative shift once again. We are doing our utmost to prevent this," Erdogan told reporters on a return flight from Azerbaijan, according to a transcript shared by his office on Monday.
Turkey will consolidate strong ties with Azerbaijan with potential new steps, Erdogan says
Meanwhile, Turkey and Azerbaijan are two brotherly countries with strong ties that they will consolidate with potential new steps, Erdogan said, after tensions in recent weeks between the historic allies over regional and domestic policies.
Speaking to reporters on a flight returning from a visit to Azerbaijan, Erdogan said that those looking for a rift between the two countries were "chasing futile goals," according to a transcript shared by his office on Monday.
This is a developing story.