SAEDNEWS: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive policies toward Iran, warning that failure by global powers to intervene could have devastating consequences beyond the Middle East.
According to Saed News, President Erdoğan issued his stern warning during a press briefing on Tuesday, where he assessed the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “Israel’s reckless actions against Iran are completely unacceptable,” Erdoğan stated. “Global actors must take effective measures without further delay - otherwise the entire world, not just our region, will pay the price.”
The Turkish leader expressed cautious optimism about the overnight ceasefire, saying: “We welcome the truce achieved late last night and support all efforts to ensure calm in the region.” He urged all parties to fully observe the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing that “giving diplomacy a chance remains the most correct and logical approach.”
Erdoğan’s comments come at a delicate moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where Turkey has been positioning itself as a potential mediator. His strong condemnation of Israeli actions marks a significant diplomatic stance, reflecting growing concern among regional powers about the potential for escalation.
Analysts suggest Erdoğan’s intervention may signal Turkey’s attempt to reclaim its traditional role as a bridge between East and West, while warning Western powers against complacency in the face of mounting tensions. The president’s stark warning about global consequences echoes similar concerns recently expressed by UN officials about the risk of broader conflict.
