Erdogan's Warning to Pezeshkian: Beware of Sabotage in New Agreements

Following recent diplomatic developments in the region, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in an important phone call on Monday, June 22, 2026, with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, reviewed various aspects of bilateral relations and international developments. The main focus of this conversation was the new understanding reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, which has sparked widespread global reactions [1].

Ankara's Welcome of the Tehran-Washington Understanding In this phone call, Erdogan expressed his satisfaction with the achievement of the so-called "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" between Iran and the United States. He emphasized that Turkey supports any process that contributes to peace and stability in the region [2]. The Turkish President noted that Ankara is ready to provide all necessary support for the peaceful conclusion of this agreement and the full implementation of its provisions. This stance reflects Turkey's active mediating role in the complex equations of the Middle East, which has been consistently pursued in recent years [3].

Explicit Warning Regarding "Sabotage" of the Agreement Path One of the key points of Erdogan's remarks in the conversation with Pezeshkian was a serious warning against potential efforts to destroy this understanding. Erdogan stated that "one must be very vigilant against parties seeking to sabotage negotiations and undermine agreements" [1]. This warning comes as Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, had previously expressed concern about potential obstruction by some regional actors who see their interests in the continuation of tension [3]. Erdogan believes that strengthening regional peace in the new era requires firm steps and protection against foreign interference.

Expansion of Economic and Energy Cooperation In addition to political issues, the presidents of the two countries emphasized the need to strengthen economic ties. Erdogan stated that Turkey will continue to take practical steps to develop trade, financial, and energy cooperation with Iran [2]. Targeting an increase in trade volume and facilitating banking activities between the two neighbors were other axes of this consultation. In this regard, a proposal was made to form intergovernmental committees to closely monitor the implementation of joint economic projects [1].

Pezeshkian's Stance: Emphasis on Diplomacy and Regional Security Masoud Pezeshkian also appreciated Turkey's constructive positions in this conversation, emphasizing that Iran is not seeking war and always follows the path of diplomacy within the framework of international laws [4]. He also emphasized the need for the inclusivity of peace in the region and called for the recent understandings to proceed in a way that the security of countries such as Lebanon and Palestine is also ensured and the recurrence of military attacks is prevented [3]. Pezeshkian noted that the success of any agreement depends on the other party's practical adherence to commitments and the implementation of written provisions without compromise [4].