Türkiye is pursuing a cautious approach to the escalating Middle East conflict while maintaining regional ties, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday, warning against actions that could deepen instability.
Speaking after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdoğan said Ankara would avoid “traps” and remain “determined to steer clear of the ring of fire” surrounding the region.
He described the past 25 days of conflict as a crisis with global consequences, saying the war was driven by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival while “eight billion people are bearing the cost.”
Erdoğan called for an immediate halt to what he described as a “massacre network led by Netanyahu,” urging countries to take a “bold and proactive stance” in support of regional peace.
He also warned that Israel’s “uncompromising, maximalist and radical stance” risked undermining diplomatic efforts.
The U.S. and Israel have conducted an air campaign against Iran since 28 February, reportedly killing more than 1,340 people, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets. The strikes have caused casualties, damaged infrastructure and disrupted global markets and aviation.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive” talks with Tehran.
Iranian officials denied that talks had taken place, calling the claims “fake news.” However, the Foreign Ministry said it had received messages from “friendly countries” indicating U.S. interest in negotiations.
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Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States maintains its pause on strikes, but Tehran remains sceptical of U.S. intentions, a senior Iranian source told on Sunday.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
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