He pledged there would be "no place for corruption, no place for weapons outside the state," and announced plans to hold a National Sovereignty Conference by the end of the year to reinforce the state's monopoly on the use of force.

He confirmed his government is pursuing those accused of embezzling public funds, offering legal settlements to those who return stolen money while warning those who refuse will face legal action.

He reiterated he would not accept a salary, benefits, or gifts, saying he would "not even accept a necktie."

Türkiye is a partner of strategic importance.

Of course, before every summit it is said that this is an historical one. But it's true that right now, the transatlantic relations have also been under some heavy strain.

Several large tankers were outbound through the Strait on Monday — including the chemical/oil tanker Vaughan (heading to Fujairah), crude tanker Das, and Greek-operated Nissos Heraclea — all on a southern route close to the Omani coast.

Three container ships have entered the Gulf over the past three days — the first with commercial links to major carriers since the conflict began, per marine intelligence firm Kpler.

Iran insists vessels must obtain Tehran's permission and use designated routes — but a growing number are using the Omani coastal route, undermining Iran's leverage. The Iranian Navy has warned ships to only pass south of Larak Island.

42 total transits through Hormuz were recorded Sunday — 28 inbound, 14 outbound — including a five-vessel convoy via the southern corridor with a very large crude tanker entering the Gulf for the first time since February, per Windward.