ANTALYA, April 17, 2026 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the opening session of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, T¨¹rkiye, April 17, 2026. Erdogan said Friday that Gulf countries' right of access to the high seas must not be restricted, stressing the need to ensure freedom of navigation based on established rules and keep the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels.