Secretary Rubio reaffirms U.S. support for Turkey in call with Foreign Minister Fidan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to address recent events in Iran and the broader Middle East. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio conveyed that attacks on Turkey’s sovereign territory are unacceptable and assured the Foreign Minister of full support from the United States. Both officials emphasized the ongoing strength of relations between their countries.