Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation on Thursday with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on the two-week temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, as well as broader regional security issues.

According to a Turkish Communications Directorate statement, Erdogan said Türkiye, together with other countries concerned, has made "intensive efforts" in the process leading to the ceasefire, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu Agency.

Upcoming talks between Tehran and Washington should be used fully to secure lasting peace and stability, he added.

Erdogan underlined the importance of "not giving opportunity to those who want to sabotage" the peace process, expressing Ankara's readiness to provide "all possible support in the new phase."

Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday aimed at paving the way for a final agreement to end the war, which has left thousands dead and wounded since Feb. 28.

The first round of formal negotiations is likely to take place in Islamabad on Saturday.