Turkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan said that he believed Iran and the United States are “sincere” about reaching a ceasefire.

Axar.az informs, citing Anadolu Agency, Fidan said that initial positions in negotiations are usually somewhat maximalist, and later the sides try to find common ground with the support of mediators.

“What matters is that they have sincere and lasting intentions to reach and maintain a ceasefire. From what I see, both sides are currently sincere about the ceasefire and aware of the need for it,” he said.

Fidan also stressed that there is always an Israel factor. Israel’s disruptive role must always be taken into account. I believe that the Iranians, in particular, will evaluate the proposal from the Americans and respond,” Fidan emphasized.

Commenting on the duration of the ceasefire, Fidan said: “When you look at the issues under negotiation, it may not be technically possible to finalize them and sign a comprehensive agreement within 15 days.” He added that Turkiye had already hinted at this, emphasizing that if progress continues, an additional ceasefire period of 45 or 60 days could be considered to allow negotiations to proceed.

Emphasizing that with the ceasefire, the principle of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring both sides comply with the truce has been strengthened, Fidan said:

“Now there is a question of how the Strait of Hormuz will be operated from this point on. What all regional countries and the world want is for the Strait of Hormuz to remain fully open to international transit, meaning no country should have to pay any fees to pass through and no passage should be obstructed. This is the general consensus, just as it was before the war.”

Fidan also warned that if the nuclear issue turns into an “all or nothing” situation — especially regarding enrichment — serious obstacles could arise. He noted that efforts would be made to overcome such challenges with the support of mediators and other countries.