Turkiye's Erdogan says Israel must not be able to 'dynamite' US-Iran deal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israel should not be allowed to undermine a memorandum of understanding recently reached between the United States and Iran, warning that lasting stability in the Middle East depends on regional support for peace efforts.

Speaking alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul, Erdogan said regional countries must demonstrate the necessary support and "will" to secure a durable settlement, says Al Jazeera.

The memorandum of understanding, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan, includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an agreement related to Iran's nuclear programme and a timetable for a final arrangement aimed at permanently ending the state of war.

Erdogan reiterated criticism of Israel's government, which he has previously described as being "war-addicted", and accused it of seeking to disrupt diplomatic efforts.

He said the Israeli administration should not be permitted to "drown our geography in the smell of gunpowder and blood again."

The Turkish leader also condemned ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

The agreement comes amid continued tensions despite diplomatic efforts to ease hostilities.

US and Iranian delegations held indirect talks in Qatar last week following recent exchanges of fire, according to the information provided.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would establish a "communication channel" with Washington to report alleged breaches of the memorandum.

Despite the agreement, tensions remained high, with the United States and Iran carrying out tit-for-tat attacks last week while disputing interpretations of the terms of the deal.