Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that his country firmly opposes using force to resolve issues related to Iran, urging both Washington and Tehran to return to the negotiating table.
"Negotiations would pave the way for lifting sanctions on Iran and integrating it into the global economic system. These steps would yield significant benefits for all parties involved. At this stage, relations should be normalized based on a new agreement. We have repeatedly informed all our counterparts that we oppose military intervention in Iran. We reiterate our stance against military options for problem-solving, as we do not believe they offer any real benefit. We stand for dialogue and diplomacy," Fidan said during a press conference in Istanbul alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Fidan pointed out that "countries in the region are striving for peace, stability, and tranquility." He expressed concern over external pressures, noting, "We see that Israel is attempting to persuade the United States to launch a military strike against Iran. These efforts by Israel could severely damage the fragile stability of our region."
The Turkish minister suggested that a "step-by-step discussion of the issues" would make them easier to resolve from the US perspective. "During my meeting with Mr. Araghchi today, I personally shared these thoughts with him. I reaffirmed that Turkey is ready to provide any support necessary for a peaceful resolution to these problems," Fidan concluded.
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Based on materials from TASS