Turkish FM Fidan: Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
In a wide-ranging interview on Friday, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warned that the risk of a direct Israel-Iran war remains high, asserting that Israel is actively seeking a pretext to launch attacks on the Islamic Republic.
- Diplomacy
- Reuters
- Published Date: 02:15 | 24 January 2026
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said there were signs that Israel was still seeking an opportunity to attack Iran, warning such a move could further destabilise the region.
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday.