Erdogan called for urgent action to prevent further bloodshed
Erdogan says US-Israeli strikes on Iran violate its sovereignty
The Turkish President says Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are unacceptable, and warns that without restraint and diplomacy the region risks being "dragged into a circle of fire."
Saturday 28/02/2026
Erdogan called for urgent action to prevent further bloodshed
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that US-Israeli attacks on Iran violated Iran's sovereignty and targeted the peace of Iranian people, adding he was saddened and concerned.
In a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan said Iran's attacks on Gulf countries were also unacceptable, and he warned that without restraint and diplomacy the region risked being "dragged into a circle of fire."
He called for urgent action to prevent further bloodshed, adding that Ankara will accelerate diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and revive negotiations.