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title: "Erdogan and Trump Discuss Regional Issues in Call"
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published: "2026-10-29T00:25:14.140Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-28T22:51:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-29T00:45:18.672Z"
trust_score: 64
critic_score: 77
hype_score: 25
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# Erdogan and Trump Discuss Regional Issues in Call

*The leaders spoke about the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and the Ukraine war.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 64 of 100, higher is better. Trust 64 – named presidents, Turkish presidency statement, and three independent outlets provide corroboration.
- Craft 77 of 100, higher is better. Critic 77 – explains relevance, separates facts, gives specific names, and is clearly written.
- Hype 25 of 100, lower is better. Hype 25 – headline matches content without sensational language.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on 28 October 2026.
- The conversation included discussions on the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and the war in Ukraine.
- Turkey stated its commitment to resolving regional conflicts diplomatically.
- The leaders also touched upon the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance and future bilateral cooperation.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on 28 October 2026. The discussion covered regional tensions, the war in Ukraine, and bilateral relations. According to a statement from the Turkish presidency, the leaders also spoke about the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen.

TRT World reported that the presidents pledged to advance cooperation ahead of the 2027 centenary of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the U.S. The outlet also stated that Ankara reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts.

## Coverage

## What the coverage left out

None of the centre-rated reports below mention the specific date of the telephone conversation. No left- or right-rated outlet ran this story.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 14 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 21% (3)
- Centre: 15% (2)
- Right: 64% (9)

52 of 66 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-29T02:30:26.007695+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-29T02:45:11.625Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Both Cumhuriyet and in.gr led on a telephone conversation between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Donald Trump. Each outlet noted that the leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional tensions in the Hormuz Strait and Yemen, and the war in Ukraine. Both mentioned the upcoming centenary of diplomatic ties.
- Cumhuriyet led on the official announcement from the Communication Presidency, publishing Erdogan’s statement that Turkey will continue to boost cooperation with the United States in all fields. It quoted his remarks on monitoring the Hormuz Strait and Yemen, supporting a diplomatic process in the Ukraine‑Russia conflict, and Trump’s congratulations on Turkish Republic Day.
- in.gr led on Erdogan’s comments that Turkey is working for a diplomatic solution to tensions in the Hormuz Strait and Yemen, and that Ankara closely follows developments under the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance. The report added his affirmation of readiness to aid renewed negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, and Trump’s praise of the Turkish Republic Day celebration.
- Neither Cumhuriyet nor in.gr included any detail about specific agreements, financial terms, or concrete follow‑up actions that might arise from the conversation. Both pieces focused on the leaders’ statements and the broader diplomatic context, leaving the substantive outcomes of the call unaddressed.

### Centre

- TRT World led its report on the pledge by the Turkish and U.S. presidents to advance cooperation ahead of the 2027 centenary of diplomatic relations. The outlet also highlighted Ankara's reiteration of support for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts. The report stated that the conversation covered regional tensions, the Ukraine war, and bilateral ties, and mentioned the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance, the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen.

### Right

- All nine right‑rated digests report that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with President Donald Trump by telephone and that the conversation covered bilateral relations, the Mecca Joint Defence Alliance, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in Yemen and the war in Ukraine. Each digest cites a statement from the Turkish presidency as its source.
- Anadolu Ajansı’s digest said the Mecca pact was ‘closely’ monitoring Hormuz and Yemen, while Cyprus Mail noted Turkey’s actions within the pact. Daily Sabah and sabah.com.tr stressed a diplomatic resolution to the tensions. Iefimerida and Protothema mentioned the prospect of restarting diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine. Interfax referred to Turkey’s readiness to support a Ukrainian settlement, and Mehr News and news‑pravda focused on Hormuz and Yemen.
- None of the right‑rated digests include remarks from the US president, provide details on concrete policy steps, or reference broader NATO or EU involvement. They also omit any cost figures or timelines for the diplomatic initiatives mentioned.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 9
- high: 4
- unknown: 52

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Klix](https://klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/erdogan-i-trump-imali-telefonski-razgovor-fokus-na-ukrajinskoj-krizi-jemenu-i-jacanju-saveznistva/261028351) — Erdogan and Trump Had a Phone Conversation: Focus on the Ukrainian Crisis, Yemen and Strengthening the Alliance
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/vijesti/globus/1083764/erdoan-i-tramp-razgovarali-o-bilateralnim-odnosima-i-desavanjima-u-hormuzu-i-jemenu) — Erdoğan and Trump Discussed Bilateral Relations and Developments in Hormuz and Yemen
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/28/2702141.html) — President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump
- [elipshaber.com](https://elipshaber.com/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-trump-ile-telefonda-gorustu) — President Erdoğan Spoke with Trump by Phone.
- [Javanews.al](https://javanews.al/turqia-kerkon-zgjidhje-diplomatike-cfare-ishte-ne-fokus-te-nje-telefonate-midis-trump-dhe-erdogan) — Turqia kërkon zgjidhje diplomatike, çfarë ishte në fokus të një telefonate midis Trump dhe Erdogan
- [standartnews.com](https://standartnews.com/svyat/erdogan-se-chu-s-tramp-vazhno-poslanie-za-ormuz-i-ukrayna-651509.html) — Erdogan Speaks with Trump. Important Message About Hormuz and Ukraine - World — News Standard
- [indyturk.com](https://indyturk.com/node/784465) — President Erdogan Meets with Trump: Turkey-US Relations And
- [seleo.gr](https://seleo.gr/eidiseis/diethni/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tr) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Call: Focus on the Middle East and the War in Ukraine
- [kurir.rs](https://kurir.rs/planeta/10147268/erdogan-razgovarao-sa-trampom) — ERDOGAN SPOKE WITH TRUMP: Strengthening US-Turkey Relations, 100th Anniversary of Cooperation Next Year
- [abcgazetesi.com.tr](https://abcgazetesi.com.tr/gundem/erdogan-ve-trump-telefonda-gorustu-hurmuz-bogazi-yemen-ve-ukrayna-gundemde-875745) — Erdoğan and Trump Spoke on the Phone: The Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and Ukraine Were on the Agenda.
- [Karar Gazetesi](https://karar.com/guncel-haberler/erdogan-ile-trump-arasinda-telefon-gorusmesi-2081167) — Telephone Conversation Between Erdoğan and Trump.
- [enikonomia.gr](https://enikonomia.gr/international/epikoinonia-trab-erntogan-sto-epike/722446) — Trump - Erdogan Communication: Ukraine and the Middle East in Focus
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/10/28/world/tilefoniki-synomilia-erntogan-tramp-gia-ormouz-oukrania-kai-yemeni) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Conversation on Hormuz, Ukraine and Yemen
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/epikoinonia-erntogan-me-tramp-osa-syzitisan-oi-dyo-proedroi) — Erdogan's Call with Trump: What the Two Presidents Discussed
- [focus-news.net](https://focus-news.net/novini/mejdunarodni/Erdogan-i-Trump-obsudiha-globalnite-krizi-i-budeshteto-na-otnosheniyata-mezhdu-SASht-i-Turciya-3047487) — Erdogan and Trump Discussed Global Crises and the Future of US-Turkey Relations
- [parapolitika.gr](https://parapolitika.gr/diethni/article/1813033/milisan-xana-trab-kai-erdogan-sto-epikedro-o-polemos-stin-oukrania-i-mekka-ta-stena-tou-ormouz-kai-i-uemeni) — Trump and Erdogan Spoke Again: The Focus Is on the War in Ukraine, Mecca, the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen
- [pontosnews.gr](https://pontosnews.gr/868220/kosmos/erntogan-tramp-sto-trapezi-i-mesi-anatoli-kai-o) — Erdogan - Trump: The Middle East and the War in Ukraine Are on the Table
- [bloomberght.com](https://bloomberght.com/erdogan-trump-ile-telefonda-gorustu-3792781) — Erdoğan Spoke with Trump on the Phone.
- [larissanet.gr](https://larissanet.gr/2026/10/28/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-trab-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan-Trump Phone Call - Focus on Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/article-913160) — Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
- [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/10/28/epikoinonia-erntogan-trab-me-fonto) — Erdogan - Trump Communication Against the Backdrop of the Middle East, Hormuz and the War in Ukraine
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/10/28/trump-and-erdogan-discuss-middle-east-and-ukraine-in-phone-call) — Trump and Erdogan discuss Middle East and Ukraine in phone call
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/kosmos/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania/829625) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Call: Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine in Focus
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-trab-sto-epikentro-mesi-anatoli-oukrania-kai-dimereis-scheseis) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Call: Focus on the Middle East, Ukraine and Bilateral Relations
- [cyprustimes.com](https://cyprustimes.com/kosmos/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-kai-trab) — Erdogan and Trump Phone Call
- [tabnak.ir](https://tabnak.ir/fa/news/30008199/%D8%B1%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B2%D9%86%DB%8C-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D9%88-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2) — Trump and Erdogan Discuss Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
- [europost.gr](https://europost.gr/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-me-fonto-to-ormoyz-kai-tin-oykrania-i-agkyra-proothei-to-charti-tis-mekkas-kai-diekdikei-rolo-kleidi-stis-diethneis-exelixeis) — Erdogan - Trump Telephone Conversation Against the Backdrop of Hormuz and Ukraine - Ankara Promotes the "Paper" of Mecca and Claims a Key Role in International Developments
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1125627) — Erdoğan Declared Trump ' S Readiness to Support Ukrainian Settlement Efforts
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6993200/%D8%AA%D9%86%DA%AF%D9%87-%D9%87%D8%B1%D9%85%D8%B2-%D9%88-%DB%8C%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%88%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D9%81%D8%AA-%D9%88%DA%AF%D9%88%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%88-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE) — Strait of Hormuz and Yemen Are the Focus of Erdogan and Trump's Talks
- [IMLebanon](https://imlebanon.org/2026/10/28/erdogan-trump876543) — Erdoğan Trump: We Support Diplomatic Solutions
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/turkiye/turkish-us-presidents-discuss-bilateral-ties-regional-developments/4104346) — Turkish, US Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments
- [Νέα Κρήτη](https://neakriti.gr/kosmos/2208236_tilefoniki-epikoinonia-tramp-erntogan-sto-trapezi-mesi-anatoli-oykrania-kai-steno) — Trump-Erdogan Phone Call: Middle East, Ukraine and Strait of Hormuz on the Table
- [Sada El balad](https://see.news/erdogan-trump-discuss-regional-tensions-in-phone-call) — Erdogan, Trump discuss regional tensions in phone call
- [Ελεύθερος Τύπος](https://eleftherostypos.gr/diethni/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-trab-milisan-gia-ti-symfonia-tis-mekkas-tin-yemeni-kai-ton-polemo-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan-Trump Phone Call: They Talked About the Mecca Agreement, Yemen and the War in Ukraine
- [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mesi-anatoli-ta-stena-tou-ormouz-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan - Trump Communication: Focus on the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz and the War in Ukraine
- [thepressroom.gr](https://thepressroom.gr/toyrkia/epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-amyntiki-symfonia-tis-mekkas-i-mesi-anatoli-kai) — Erdogan - Trump Communication: Focus on Mecca Defense Agreement, Middle East and Ukraine
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1335300/milise-me-erntoghan-o-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-yemeni-kai-oykraniko) — Trump Spoke with Erdogan - Mecca, Yemen and Ukraine in Focus
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4026453/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-me-epikentro-ormouz-uemeni-kai-ton-polemo-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Call, Focusing on Hormuz, Yemen and the War in Ukraine
- [Έθνος](https://ethnos.gr/World/article/426114/erntogantrampthlefonikhepikoinoniagiameshanatolhyemenhkaioykrania) — Erdogan - Trump: Telephone Conversation on the Middle East, Yemen and Ukraine
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/899846/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-tramp-erntogan) — Trump and Erdogan's Phone Call - What They Discussed
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2181469/epikoinonia-tramp-erntogan-sto-epikentro-oykrania-kai-mesi-anatoli) — Trump - Erdogan Communication: Ukraine and the Middle East in Focus
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-0) — Erdogan-Trump Phone Call: Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine in Focus - iefimerida.gr
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/559160/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania) — Erdogan - Trump Phone Call: Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine in Focus
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-trab-sto-epikentro-i-symfonia-tis-mekkas-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania/2667685) — Erdogan-Trump Phone Call: Focus on Mecca Agreement, Yemen and the War in Ukraine
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1772843/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp) — US-Turkey: Erdogan Speaks by Phone with Trump
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/8333dd03f3ebc738) — Erdogan, Trump discuss Middle East situation in call
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-kai-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos-stin-oukrania/4809718) — Erdogan and Trump Phone Call: Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine in Focus
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/politiki/430503/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-sto-epikentro-i-mekka-i-yemeni-kai-o-polemos) — Erdogan-Trump Phone Call - Focus on Mecca, Yemen and the War in Ukraine
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/240626_epikoinonia-erntogan-tramp-gia-dimereis-sheseis-mesi-anatoli-kai-oykrania) — Erdogan-Trump: Phone Conversation About Mecca, Yemen and Ukraine
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1902093/tilefoniki-epikoinonia-trab-erdogan-sto-epikedro-i-sumfonia-tis-mekkas-i-uemeni-kai-i-oukrania) — Trump - Erdogan Phone Call: Focus on Mecca Agreement, Yemen and Ukraine
- [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/f5273dd541ae) — Erdogan, Trump discuss regional tensions, Ukraine war and bilateral ties in phone call
- [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/asia/trymp-se-chu-s-erdogan-kakvo-sa-obsydili-dvamata-news_2655981.html) — Trump Spoke with Erdogan: What Did the Two Discuss?
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/siyaset/erdogan-ile-trump-telefonla-gorustu-2551197) — Erdogan and Trump Spoke by Phone
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-donald-trump-ile-gorustu-3923291) — President Erdoğan Met with Donald Trump
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/erdogan-trampla-regional-ve-qlobal-prosesleri-muzakire-edib-1009238) — Erdogan Discussed Regional and Global Processes with Trump
- [Sözcü](https://sozcu.com.tr/erdogan-trump-gorusmesi-28-ekim-2026-p373724) — President Erdoğan and Trump Met: The Striking Detail of the 'Mecca Alliance' - Sözcü Newspaper
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-trump-ile-gorustu-1825775) — President Erdoğan Spoke with US President Trump: We Are Closely Following Developments.
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/gundem/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-abd-baskani-trump-ile-gorustu-3368143) — President Erdoğan Met with US President Trump! The Emphasis on the Mecca Alliance Attracted Attention.
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/guncel/baskan-erdogan-trump-ile-gorustu/haber-1710071) — President Erdoğan Met with Trump.
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3672343-cumhurbaskani-erdogan-trump-ile-gorustu-mekke-ittifaki-vurgusu) — President Erdoğan Met with Trump! 'Emphasis on the Mecca Alliance'
- [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/gundem/2026/10/28/baskan-erdogan-abd-baskani-trump-ile-telefonda-gorustu) — Three Critical Issues Discussed in the Erdoğan-Trump Meeting! Special Congratulations From the US to Türkiye.
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-abd-baskani-trump-ile-20375745-haberi) — President Erdoğan Spoke with US President Trump by Phone. During the Call, They Discussed Bilateral Türkiye-US Relations as Well as Regional and Global Developments.
- [sabah.com.tr](https://sabah.com.tr/gundem/2026/10/28/baskan-erdogan-abd-baskani-trump-ile-gorustu) — President Erdoğan Met with US President Trump! Emphasis on the 'Mecca Alliance': We Are Closely Following Developments.
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/erdogan-urges-diplomacy-over-hormuz-yemen-tensions-in-trump-call) — Erdoğan urges diplomacy over Hormuz, Yemen tensions in Trump call
- [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20261028/cumhurbaskani-erdogan-abd-baskani-trump-ile-telefonda-gorustu-1109949953.html) — President Erdoğan Spoke with US President Trump by Phone.
- [dnews.gr](https://dnews.gr/eidhseis/kosmos/619235/donalnt-tramp-tilefoniki-epikoinonia-me-ton-erntogan-to-periexomeno-tis-syzitisis) — Donald Trump: Telephone Conversation with Erdogan - The Content of the Conversation

## Questions

**When did Erdogan and Trump speak?**

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on 28 October 2026. This was reported by TRT World and mentioned in digests from Klix and dnews.gr.

**What topics were discussed?**

The leaders discussed regional tensions, the war in Ukraine, and bilateral relations. Specific topics mentioned included the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and the Mecca Joint Defense Alliance. They also pledged to advance cooperation ahead of the 2027 centenary of diplomatic relations.

**What is Turkey's stance on regional conflicts?**

According to TRT World, Turkey reiterated its support for diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts during the call. President Erdogan stated that Turkey is working to diplomatically resolve tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen.

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