Turkey Condemns Us-Israeli Strikes On Iran Amid Retaliatory Attacks

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed deep concern over the recent US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, stating, "We are deeply disturbed over the US-Israel attacks on our neighbor Iran." This condemnation comes amid Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states, which Erdogan labeled as "unacceptable, regardless of the reason." He emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, noting that Turkey has been actively trying to mediate but has faced challenges due to a "trust deficit" among the involved parties. Erdogan's comments were made during a televised address on February 28, 2026, where he also highlighted Turkey's border security measures along its 500-kilometer frontier with Iran, assuring that the police and intelligence services are taking necessary precautions.