President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Ankara, where the two countries signed multiple agreements covering energy, trade, agriculture, transportation and defense cooperation during high-level strategic talks.
The US temporarily suspended the “Freedom Project” operation in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran progress. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Tehran to accept US conditions and warned over sanctions violations.
France’s President Macron said his country will not join any force-based operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He called for coordinated efforts between Iran and the US to ensure long-term reopening and freedom of navigation.
Iran says it is reviewing the US response to its 14-point peace proposal while rejecting ultimatum-based negotiations. Officials deny claims about Hormuz actions and stress that any agreement depends on their position on the ground.
The US will launch a “Freedom Project” to assist neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned Iran against interference, rejected Tehran’s proposal, and confirmed strong military support for the mission.
Türkiye’s Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz will attend the European Political Community summit in Armenia, marking the first visit at this level in 18 years. Talks will focus on regional cooperation, energy security, and global challenges.
Iran’s foreign minister held talks with his German counterpart on regional tensions and diplomatic efforts. Germany stressed support for negotiations and called on Iran to abandon nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.