Erdoğan says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran violate its sovereignty
Speaking at an iftar event on Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly condemned the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Expressing that he is "deeply saddened and concerned" by the bombardment, Erdoğan declared that the unprecedented airstrikes blatantly violate Iran's sovereignty.
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- Published Date: 08:57 | 28 February 2026
- Modified Date: 08:58 | 28 February 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday that U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran violated Iran's sovereignty and targeted the peace of the Iranian people, adding he was saddened and concerned.
In a speech in Istanbul, Erdoğan 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.
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