Turkish Chief of General Staff discuss situation around Iran with US Navy admiral

Ankara and Washington held talks at the military leadership level. The parties discussed regional security and the situation around Iran.

Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Selçuk Bayraktaroglu had a telephone conversation with Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command. The two discussed the escalating situation around Iran and recent military activity, Turkish media reports.

The parties discussed relations between Ankara and Washington, as well as regional security issues. Details of the conversation have not been disclosed.