Antony Blinken, Hakan Fidan mull situation in Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke via phone yesterday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the US State Department said, Report informs.

“The two discussed diplomatic efforts to prevent the conflict from widening and to minimize the humanitarian costs of the war. The Secretary reiterated the need for Hamas to halt all violent attacks and free hostages immediately,” the statement said.