29.01.2026 12:21
Turkey intervened in the US-Iran crisis. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Ankara tomorrow. During this visit, Minister Fidan will convey the message, "We are against military intervention in Iran." Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Defense also issued a message regarding a possible Iranian attack, stating, "We do not want conflict in the region."
As tensions rise between the US and Iran, Turkey's diplomatic traffic continues. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will arrive in Ankara tomorrow.
In the meeting with Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, diplomatic options will be on the table to reduce tensions.
In the meeting where Syria, Gaza, and US-Iran tensions will be addressed, Minister Fidan will convey the message, "We are against military intervention in Iran."
STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ON "US-IRAN TENSIONS"
Meanwhile, important details regarding the agenda were shared in the weekly briefing held by the Ministry of National Defense. The statement noted that a conflict between Iran and the US is not desired, stating, "We are continuing our efforts for peace in our region."
"WE WILL TAKE ALL MEASURES"
The statement included the following expressions:
"As Turkey, we do not wish for new tensions and conflicts to arise in our region. We are continuing our efforts for the end of all conflicts and for peace and stability to prevail in our region.
In addition, all necessary measures are being taken in coordination with the relevant institutions of our state against possible negative developments."
LATEST STATUS IN THE US-IRAN CRISIS
The waters between the US and Iran have not calmed for a while. US President Donald Trump again shared a new message yesterday through the social media platform Truth. Referring to the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and its accompanying fleet deployed in the Persian Gulf, Trump stated, "A massive armada is heading towards Iran. It is moving rapidly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. This fleet is larger than the one sent to Venezuela."
IRAN RESPONDED: WE WILL RESPOND LIKE NEVER BEFORE
Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations responded to US President Donald Trump's military threats against their country with a statement shared on X, quoting Trump's post.
The statement pointed out that the US has lost 7 trillion dollars and thousands of soldiers in the wars it waged against Iraq and Afghanistan, stating, "Iran is ready for dialogue based on mutual respect and interests, but if pressured, it will defend itself and respond like never before."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed that the Iranian Armed Forces are on alert to respond to any aggression.
Araghchi stated, "Tehran has always welcomed a fair nuclear agreement that guarantees Iran's rights and ensures that there will be no nuclear weapons."