Türkiye condemns Israeli airstrikes on Iran, warns of escalating regional conflict

In a press release, the ministry expressed its deep concern over the escalating violence and called for immediate international action.

"We condemn Israel's attack on Iran in the strongest terms," the ministry stated. "Israel, which is committing genocide in Gaza, preparing to annex the West Bank, and killing civilians every day in Lebanon, has now brought our region to the brink of a wider war with this attack."

The ministry emphasized that ending Israeli actions in the region has become a historic task to ensure international security and peace. "It is now clear that putting an end to Israeli terror in the region has become a historic task to ensure international security and peace," the statement read.

Türkiye called on the international community to take immediate action to enforce the law and stop the Netanyahu government. "As Türkiye, we reiterate that we do not want any further war, violence, and lawlessness in our region."

The ministry urged regional and non-regional actors to act with reason and common sense for the restoration of peace in the Middle East. "For the restoration of peace in the Middle East, it is imperative that the countries of the region and non-regional actors act with reason and common sense," the ministry asserted. (ILKHA)