Turkish Foreign Minister Expects Trump to Attend NATO Summit

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Summary

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discusses the recent Israeli attack on Lebanon and ceasefire negotiations with Iran. He expresses cautious optimism about a ceasefire but cites uncertainty over Israel's intentions. He also confirms that President Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara next month.

  • Fidan spoke with his Iranian counterpart about the Israeli attack on Lebanon.
  • He is confident that the US and Iran sincerely want a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • He is cautious about Israel's intentions to achieve regional stability.
  • Fidan hopes there will be no US military action against Iran that could impact global energy security and inflation.
  • He confirms President Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Turkey.
  • He does not see US withdrawal from NATO as a real issue despite political discussions.
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