Nuclear Issues: Turkey offers to help reach a diplomatic solution for the Iranian nuclear standoff

PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey has offered to help reach a diplomatic solution for the Iranian nuclear standoff, saying it would undermine the stability of the entire region. "We believe that a diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear issue is achievable and necessary. Given the already volatile situation in the region, diplomacy is the only viable avenue for a solution," Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu (photo) told Gulf News in an interview.

He said Ankara believes that Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear energy but within the norms of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

He said Turkey "will be ready to assume an active role if needed in order to facilitate a diplomatic solution".
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