06.03.2026 10:42
An article containing outrageous statements about Turkey was published in The Wall Street Journal, one of the leading newspapers in the United States. The article argued that if Iran's influence in the region weakens, Turkey's role should be limited and that Ankara's NATO membership should be reassessed.
An article published in The Wall Street Journal, one of the leading newspapers in the United States, drew attention with its outrageous statements regarding Turkey. In the article, which articulated the fear of Turkey, it was argued that Turkey's role should be limited if Iran's influence in the region weakens, and it was suggested that Ankara's NATO membership should also be reevaluated.
THE OWNER AND AUTHOR OF GAZETEBİB IS PRO-ISRAEL
The article published in The Wall Street Journal, known for its open support of Israel, was written by Bradley Martin, the director of the Middle East Strategic Studies Center, which has connections with the U.S. Department of Defense, and a journalist. In his article, Martin argued that the power vacuum that could arise if Iran's influence in the region disappears should not be filled by Turkey.
The evaluations in the article stated that Turkey's role in the region should be closely monitored following the policies of the U.S. and Israel towards Iran.
"TURKEY'S NATO MEMBERSHIP SHOULD BE REEVALUATED"
The article also claimed that Turkey has distanced itself from U.S. foreign policy in recent years, suggesting that this situation should be discussed in terms of NATO. The opinion was expressed that Ankara's position within the alliance should be reevaluated.
ERDOĞAN'S STATEMENTS WERE ALSO INCLUDED
The relevant section of the article included statements from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who assessed the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran as a violation of international law. Erdoğan's messages regarding developments in Iran were also conveyed in the article.
Here are excerpts from that article containing scandalous statements:
"While neutralizing the regional threat posed by Iran, the U.S. and Israel must ensure that Turkey does not take its place.
After the Iraq war, Iran exploited the power vacuum left by Saddam Hussein. By sending Islamic Revolutionary Guard terrorists to train Shiite jihadist groups across the border, Iran expanded its regional influence while dragging the U.S. into a costly occupation.
President Trump stated on Saturday, "Iranian forces killed and wounded hundreds of American soldiers in Iraq." He added, "The regime's proxies have continued to carry out countless attacks on American forces stationed in the Middle East in recent years, U.S. naval and commercial vessels, and international shipping lines."
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran as a "clear violation" of international law. Erdoğan also stated that he was "saddened" by the death of Iran's former religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Should NATO maintain its relationship with Turkey? What should Turkey's role in the Middle East be after the fall of the Iranian regime? While evaluating these questions, the U.S. must not forget that Turkey has opposed U.S. foreign policy and has been a headache for its allies."