Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan - who is in close touch with the US, Iran and ​mediator Pakistan - said in comments reported by state-owned Anadolu Agency that ​Hormuz should be opened through diplomacy, after weekend US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal to end the war.

Negotiators should use “convincing methods” in talks with Iran, and Hormuz should be opened as soon as possible, he said, adding that “nobody wants” the strait to become part of the war.

“There are many difficulties in intervening here with an international armed force. Especially as the ​war continues, how much will it narrow or expand? We see many countries ​are not keen on this,” Fidan said.

“The problem is whether there will be proposals ‌on ⁠new regulations from now on, particularly from Iran,” which could decide to be “more active” on the strait, he added.

In retaliation for US-Israeli attacks, Iran effectively closed Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global energy supplies ​transit, sending energy ​prices soaring.

Starting on ⁠Monday, the US military said it would begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports ​and coastal areas. Washington has sought help to reopen ​the strait ⁠from allies, who have not expressed interest.

Fidan said the US and Iran were “sincere” in their ceasefire talks, but added that they could encounter problems if they ⁠approached ​the issue of Iranian nuclear enrichment from ​an “all-or-nothing” perspective.

A source said Fidan spoke on Sunday with US and Pakistani officials involved in the ​talks.