Turkey and Saudi Arabia could play a pivotal role in facilitating a diplomatic resolution to the current situation surrounding Iran, according to the pro-government Turkish daily Hürriyet.
Columnist Abdulkadir Selvi argued that stability in Iran is directly linked to Turkey's own security, labeling Iran as Turkey's "most reliable neighbor." He suggested that a political solution remains on the table and that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is uniquely positioned to help Iran navigate its current predicament. "Only President Erdoğan can pull Iran out of the trap it has found itself in. Turkey and Saudi Arabia can ensure this," Selvi noted.
The publication also highlighted recent warnings from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, who urged Washington to avoid turning Iran into a "second Venezuela," noting that while Tehran is open to negotiations, it will prepare for the "worst-case scenario" if it feels cornered.
Ömer Çelik, spokesperson for Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), said that any external meddling in Iran's affairs would result in "extremely negative consequences".
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