Erdogan says Turkey concerned about potential attacks on Iran, reaches out to Trump

Jerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran News"We emphasize at every opportunity that it is possible to resolve these issues through dialogue and diplomacy," Erdogan told reporters.Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.(photo credit: Emrah Gurel/Pool via REUTERS)NOVEMBER 9, 2026 12:44Turkey does not want to see a new wave of attacks against Iran, President 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.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google