7 hours agoTurkey warns: US attacks on Iran risk escalating conflict in global crisis
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Turkey's Foreign Affairs Ministry has reacted with deep concern over the United States' air attacks on Iran's nuclear plants, warning that escalation of the situation could turn a regional conflict into a global crisis, the Anadolu Agency reports. US “Sulmi on June 22nd towards the Republic's nuclear power plants [...]
The US “Sulmi on 22 June towards the nuclear power plants of the Islamic Republic of Iran has maximized the risk we have repeatedly highlighted the escalation of conflict and destabilising the security environment”, the Turkish Ministry's statement said.
Ankara said it is deeply concerned about the possible consequences of this operation and called on all sides to stop mutual attacks immediately and act responsibly to avoid other victims and major damage.
“Disagreements on Iran's nuclear programme can only be resolved through negotiations”, Turkey stressed, urging the international community to support diplomatic efforts.
At the same time, Turkey expressed readiness to make constructive contributions to resolving the crisis.
The reaction comes after US President Donald Trump confirmed the air strikes on three Iranian nuclear locations, while Iran called on the UN Security Council for an emergency meeting.
Tensions continue to rise, with multiple casualties on both sides. According to Israeli authorities, at least 25 people have lost their lives in Iranian attacks, while in Iran authorities report over 430 killed in Israeli attacks./Periscopi/
