In a phone call between the Iranian and Turkish Foreign Ministers, Foreign Minister Aragchi called the reports about the launch of missiles from Iran towards Turkey completely baseless, and warned against the repetition of false flag operations

This headline reflects a significant geopolitical development, where Iran's Foreign Minister is dismissing missile threat allegations against Turkey, which could alleviate tensions between the two nations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 31 Mar 2026, 12:45 UTCOn the live feed at 12:25 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Such diplomatic interactions are crucial as they can influence regional stability and potentially affect energy markets, particularly in relation to crude oil prices (e.g., WTI) and broader geopolitical risk sentiment. Investors should monitor any shifts in the energy landscape or risk assets as developments unfold.

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