Tehran voiced on June 23 its intent to maintain control over the vital Strait of Hormuz, a crucial question in the Middle East war talks with Washington that just wrapped up in Switzerland.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Türkiye for an official visit during which he is expected to hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Türkiye has stepped up diplomatic contacts on the U.S.-Iran process, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan saying Ankara is ready to support efforts for the agreement between Washington and Tehran to end in peace.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Vice President JD Vance discussed a de-confliction mechanism for Lebanon on June 22, Aoun's office said, as Vance said the move aimed to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence.

Türkiye has said it is closely monitoring the condition of two Turkish crew members injured after a Turkish-owned cargo ship was hit by a drone off Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port.