BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Turkish
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned Israeli and US attacks on
Iran and called Iran’s shelling of targets in the region
unacceptable, Erdoğan made this statement during a speech in
Istanbul, Trend
reports.
In his speech, Erdoğan emphasized that the attacks violate
Iran’s sovereignty and threaten the peace and security of its
people. He noted that Türkiye and other regional states had sought
to resolve differences through dialogue.
Erdoğan also stated that Türkiye considers Iran’s missile and
drone strikes against its fraternal Gulf states unacceptable,
regardless of the reasons. He assured that Türkiye is capable of
protecting its borders and airspace and will continue to strengthen
diplomatic initiatives.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. On the morning of
February 28, Israel and the U.S. began launching strikes on Iran
from land, sea, and air.
