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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Erdogan blasts Israel's brutality, warns of Zionist influence and calls for regional defense
ALBAWABA- In a fiery address in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that Israel's actions have 'surpassed Hitler's brutality,' accusing the 'Zionist entity' of being a pampered tool of the West, operating without respect for international law or the basic human principles. Erdoğan warned that global Zionism has infiltrated nations across the region, embedding agents in political, military, security, intelligence, and economic institutions. He urged regional governments to take immediate action to cleanse their systems of foreign-backed traitors before it's too late, citing Türkiye's own past experiences confronting and purging such internal threats. Eğer bağımsızlık istiyorsan, eğer özgürlük istiyorsan, eğer bu topraklar üzerinde şerefinle, namusunla, izzetinle yaşamak istiyorsan, eğer ekonomik refah istiyorsan, eğer bolluk, bereket, dirlik istiyorsan, eğer huzur istiyorsan cenge her zaman hazır olacaksın. — Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) June 18, 2025 'Türkiye has dealt with betrayal before,' Erdoğan said, 'and we cleaned our institutions. Others must do the same.' He strongly defended Iran's right to self-defense amid the current Israeli-Iranian conflict, denouncing Israeli aggression and Western complicity. 'We are facing a state with no principles, no rules, and no regard for law,' he said. On national security, Erdoğan asserted that Türkiye now entirely relies on its own defense systems and is advancing toward full deterrence capability. 'Soon, just the thought of attacking Türkiye will terrify them,' he declared. 'If you want peace, prepare for war.' Erdoğan also criticized former allies who once sided with Israel and labeled Hamas as terrorists. Without naming names, he said they now lack the moral standing to question Türkiye's position. 'This is not a grocery store,' he concluded. 'We govern one of the greatest nations on Earth, the Republic of Türkiye, and we act not with cheap rhetoric, but with the responsibility and foresight of a state rooted in centuries of wisdom.'
LBCI
2 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Under Israeli attack, Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defense: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday Iran had the "legitimate" right to defend itself in the face of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day. "It is a very natural, legitimate, and legal right for Iran to defend itself against Israel's thuggery and state terrorism," the Turkish leader said, a day after he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "the biggest threat to the security of the region." AFP
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Turkey Accelerates Missile Production Amid Fears of Wider War
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials to increase the production of medium and long-range missiles in light of the Israel-Iran conflict, an acceleration of plans to develop a strong home-grown industry. The move comes as Israel and Iran exchange salvos for the fifth day in a row, raising fears about a spread of the war to other countries in the oil-rich Middle East. Several geopolitical flashpoints have pushed countries to boost defense spending in recent months, and Turkey aspires to be part of that arms race.
LBCI
4 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Erdogan tells Putin that Israel threatens regional security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of threatening security in the Middle East, which he said cannot tolerate another war, in a phone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday, his office said. Erdogan was quoted saying: "The spiral of violence that began with Israel's attacks on Iran has put the security of the entire region at risk, (and) that the lawless attitude of the (Israeli premier Benjamin) Netanyahu government poses a clear threat to the international system, and that the region cannot tolerate a new war." AFP
Asharq Al-Awsat
4 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iranians Seek Temporary Refuge in Neighboring Türkiye as Conflict with Israel Escalates
At a border crossing between Türkiye and Iran, Shirin Talebi was anxiously waiting on Monday for her children and grandchildren to arrive from Tehran. The family are planning to stay for a month or two in Türkiye, seeking temporary refuge from the conflict between Israel and Iran. "I'm here because of safety. They are bombing. My children have small children of their own," said Talebi, who had just arrived at the Gurbulak-Bazargan border crossing from the Iranian city of Urmia. "Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return to our country," she said. Türkiye, which shares a 569 kilometer-long (348 miles) border with Iran, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel. Israel launched an assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists that it said was necessary to prevent the country from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Friday's surprise attack came two days before Iran and the US were set to hold a negotiating session for a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran has retaliated by firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. There are fears in Türkiye that a prolonged conflict could threaten its security, cause energy disruptions and lead to refugee flows. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Türkiye was ready to act as a "facilitator" toward ending the conflict and resuming nuclear negotiations in telephone calls with US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. Observers have noted an increase in arrivals from Iran since the conflict, though Turkish officials have dismissed social media reports of a large-scale refugee influx as unfounded. Türkiye has not provided any official figures for arrivals. "Our Ministry of Interior and relevant security units confirm that there is no unusual movement, congestion or irregular crossing at both the Kapıkoy and Gurbulak border gates," the Turkish presidential communications office said. Türkiye allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. At Gurbulak, one of the busiest crossings between Türkiye and Iran, bus driver Ferit Aktas had just brought a group of Iranians to the border gate from Istanbul and was waiting to pick up others. "About a week or 10 days ago, there would be between three and five people (Iranians) who would come for shopping or tourism. But now, I can say, that there are at least 30 Iranians in my vehicle per day," he said. "They say, 'We are not safe there and we are forced to come.' Most of them want to go to Europe, they want to go to Europe through Türkiye," Aktas said. Mejid Dehimi, also from Umria, arrived in Türkiye for a week-long break, not to escape the conflict. He expressed support for his country's leaders. "We are not afraid of death," he said. "We will stand against Israel until our last breath and for as long as our lives allow."
