Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in a phone call on Monday to discuss the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the ensuing clashes. The conversation focused on the significant impact these conflicts have on both regional and global security.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan highlighted the negative ramifications of the ongoing conflicts in the region. He stressed the importance of fostering peace-focused initiatives and encouraged the involved parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve lasting calm.

The situation escalated after the US and Israel launched a significant offensive against Iran on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran executed drone and missile strikes targeting Israeli locations and regional sites hosting US military assets, further increasing tensions across the Middle East.