The Turkish foreign minister also stressed the importance of restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war conditions.
“We want to see a free passage of all the ships, just like was happening before the war,” he said.
“Status quo before the war was what everybody was enjoying,” he added, warning that imposing a new arrangement without broad international acceptance could become “a new source of a new conflict.”
Fidan also said Türkiye supports mediation efforts led by Pakistan and coordinated with regional countries, including Qatar.
He said Ankara believes it is possible to revise existing US-Iran proposals and find “acceptable wording” that both sides can agree on.
“Sometimes during the mediation, the most difficult thing is when you get stuck, you are in search of creative ideas,” Fidan said.
“So you need some outside partners, trusted partners,” he added, noting that regional countries are trying to contribute to the diplomatic process.
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