President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed on Monday that Türkiye has consistently supported resolving Iran’s nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiations — a position it continues to uphold, Anadolu reported.
Following a Cabinet meeting, Erdoğan said that Türkiye has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, both through his own outreach and that of the foreign minister, to de-escalate the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.
“We have conveyed to all parties that Türkiye is ready to do whatever is needed to help facilitate peace,” he was quoted as saying.
Erdoğan noted that during phone conversations over the weekend with various global leaders, he emphasised the regional threat posed by Israel’s actions, which he said have now crossed into “banditry.” He reiterated that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only viable path forward.
He criticised Israel’s strikes on Iran under the guise of targeting nuclear sites, arguing that these attacks seem to be driven by deeper and more dangerous motives.
“Each act of oppression, each drop of blood, and every human rights violation by Israel undermines its own future,” he warned.
Erdoğan condemned what he called Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza and reckless military actions in Lebanon and Syria, saying they deeply affect Türkiye and the broader region.
He cautioned that actions taken without regard for regional realities only lead to greater catastrophe — and often to the downfall of aggressors.
Israel, emboldened by unwavering Western support, continues to devastate Gaza and intimidate neighbouring countries, but may eventually come to regret its actions, Erdoğan said.
He warned that conflicts which could be resolved through diplomacy are instead being escalated through violence, destruction, and chaos — the outcomes of which are impossible to predict.
Türkiye, he stressed, continues to back peace with concrete actions — from humanitarian aid and diplomatic initiatives to economic, technological, and cultural partnerships.
He pointed to Türkiye’s success in promoting stability in regions such as the Balkans, Karabakh, Libya, and Syria as examples of its constructive approach.
Looking ahead, Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to strengthen internal unity while promoting regional solidarity and peace.
He also highlighted advances in the country’s defense sector, noting that plans are underway to boost short- and long-range missile capabilities to strengthen deterrence. “Soon, Türkiye will possess a defence capacity that no one will dare challenge,” he declared.
Addressing global flashpoints, Erdoğan also cited the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between Pakistan and India as unresolved crises with serious implications for regional stability.
