Türkiye feels “deep sorrow” and is concerned over U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, "which began with provocations by (Israeli Premier) Netanyahu," said the Turkish president on Saturday.
Türkiye deplores joint U.S.-Israeli attacks, “which clearly violate Iran's sovereignty and threaten the peace of the friendly and brotherly Iranian people,” said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at an event in Istanbul.
"Regardless of the reason, we consider Iran's missile and drone attacks on our brotherly countries in the Gulf unacceptable,” Erdoğan also stressed.
If common sense does not prevail and diplomacy is not given a chance, “our region faces the risk of being dragged into a ring of fire,” Erdoğan warned.
“To prevent further bloodshed and spare our region from greater suffering, all actors—especially the Islamic world— must take urgent action,” said Erdoğan.
Ankara will step up diplomatic efforts immediately—first to secure a ceasefire, and then to resume talks at the negotiating table, said the president.
Erdoğan, Trump discuss Iran, Gulf developments in call
Erdoğan held a call with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss regional developments, including attacks against Iran, according to an official.
“The latest situation and current developments in Iran and the Gulf countries,” were discussed by the two leaders, Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran wrote Sunday on U.S. social media company X.
The conversation comes amid heightened regional tensions and diplomatic efforts by Ankara to reduce escalation and encourage dialogue across the Middle East, where developments involving Iran and neighboring Gulf states have raised international concern.
Israel and the U.S. launched an attack against Iran early Saturday, citing alleged threats posed by the "Iranian regime."
The attacks came as talks between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program had been ongoing under Oman’s mediation. A new round of talks in Geneva ended on Thursday.
Israel also initiated a 12-day war on Iran last June, with the U.S. joining later and bombing three Iranian nuclear sites.
