Turkey's Erdogan Hopes for Peace in Middle East After US Mid-Term Elections

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed hope for the end of the tense situation in the Middle East after the results of the mid-term elections in the United States came out. He said that we want peace to come to our region as soon as possible. He also said that he hopes that the results of the US mid-term elections will help bring long-term peace and stability to the region. Ankara will remain in constant contact with the US administration and Congress with this objective. According to the official statement issued by the Turkish presidential office on Thursday (November 5, 2026), President Erdogan told reporters on the plane on his way back from South Korea. "Our greatest hope is that the results of the elections will contribute to lasting peace and stability in our region. With this goal in mind, we will maintain continuous dialogue with the US administration, the House of Representatives and the Senate." Erdogan said, "I want to draw conclusions about the US mid-term elections and Washington's policy in West Asia. I want to make concrete conclusions about the results of the elections soon.