HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan hide Secretary Blinken’s Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan Readout Office of the Spokesperson April 14, 2024 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding yesterday’s blatant and unprecedented attack by Iran and its proxies on Israel. Secretary Blinken thanked Foreign Minister Fidan for his ongoing engagement to prevent further escalation in the region. The Secretary reaffirmed America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel and highlighted that we remain vigilant to all threats and will not hesitate to take all necessary action to protect our people. Tags Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Iran Israel Office of the Spokesperson Peacebuilding The Secretary of State Turkey