Turkey Rejects Military Strikes on Iran, Warns Against Regional Escalation

RunWithRugs · 2026-04-05T19:42:52+00:00

Turkish President Erdogan discussed with President Putin Turkey's stance against attacks on Iran and highlighted the importance of maintaining regional stability amidst conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel. He emphasized the need to safeguard achievements in Syria and check aggressive Israeli policies.

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2026-04-05 19:42:52

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(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ankara does not support attacks on Iran and similarly does not endorse Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on regional countries.

In a phone call, the two leaders discussed bilateral ties along with regional and global issues, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.

On the US-Israeli war with Iran, Erdogan noted that ongoing peace- and stability-focused communications with all parties aim to prevent the conflict from escalating further.

He also warned that attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea threaten regional stability, emphasizing that the Iran conflict should not create a new flashpoint in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Erdogan added that he is closely tracking developments in Syria, stressing that every measure to bolster stability there benefits both Türkiye and Russia, and that it is essential to safeguard the gains already achieved.

He further highlighted that the aggressive policies of the Israeli government under Prime Minister Netanyahu must be checked and stressed that actions undermining Jerusalem’s status cannot be tolerated.

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