Turkey's Fidan on Iran Talks, Middle East War

0:00Here's more world news for March 14. Turkey's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, says, there's no real push right now to restart talks between the United States and Iran. In an interview, he noted that Iran feels betrayed after attacks hit them twice during nuclear negotiations, but he believes they're open to quiet. Back channel diplomacy. Turkey wants to stay completely out of the growing Middle East war. Earlier this week, Fidan highlighted Turkey's past efforts to mediate before the United States and Israel struck Iran two weeks ago, sparking the conflict. Ankara has good ties with both sides and has criticized strikes by the United States and Israel, as well as Iran's retaliation against Gulf States, hosting American bases. Turkey intercepted three missiles believed to be from Iran over its territory using NATO defenses, but officials denied firing at Turkey. Fidan ruled out any military reply, stressing the main goal is avoiding the fight. He also shared that Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Kaminay, survived

1:02a strike and is active, though the revolutionary guards are filling, some leadership gaps. Meanwhile, Fidan dismissed fears of Israel targeting Turkey next, blaming Prime Minister Netanyahu's agenda. He accused Israel of land grabs in southern Syria where Turkey backs the current government. Turkey cut trade with Israel over Gaza and often calls out their actions there. Turkey joined President Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza to help in the war and offer troops for stabilization, though Israel objects. Fidan said the priority is setting up a committee of 15 independent Palestinian administrators to start work in the enclave soon. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.