07.03.2026 15:22
AK Party Gaziantep Deputy Ali Şahin stated that the first week of the war that started between the USA and Israel and Iran has resulted in not only military but also political, psychological, and geopolitical consequences. Şahin expressed that the bombing of a school in the city of Minab, Iran, and the loss of girls' lives have caused outrage in the global public opinion and that the USA and Israel are experiencing a loss of legitimacy.
AK Party Gaziantep Member of Parliament Ali Şahin made a striking assessment regarding the first week of the war that has begun between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Şahin stated that the developments since the first day of the war have resulted in not only military but also political, psychological, and geopolitical consequences. According to Şahin, the bombing of a school in Iran's Minab city in the first hours of the war and the death of many young girls caused a deep outrage in the global public opinion. Stating that this incident affected the international conscience, Şahin said, "The picture that emerged in the very first hours of the war caused the US and Israel to experience a significant loss of legitimacy in the global public opinion."
"FOREIGN INTERVENTION UNITED THE IRANIAN SOCIETY"
Member of Parliament Şahin expressed that the attacks had an unexpected result in Iran's domestic politics, stating, "Before the attack, there was a serious tension between the secular segments and regime supporters. However, foreign intervention united the Iranian society." Şahin noted that the attack on Iran's religious leader Ali Khamenei and the discussions about the regime also produced a different outcome, saying that such developments created a strong sense of solidarity not only in Iran but also among Shia communities worldwide.
"THE POSSIBILITY OF IRAN CLOSING THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ HAS CREATED SERIOUS TURBULENCE IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY"
Şahin also emphasized that the possibility of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz has created serious turbulence in the global economy. Stating that this development directly affected the world energy markets, Şahin expressed that the responsibility has largely begun to be attributed to the US and Israel in the international public opinion.
Şahin mentioned that significant discussions have also started in US domestic politics, particularly regarding the upcoming elections, with increasing criticisms towards the Donald Trump administration. Şahin stated that the American public has begun to question Israel's influence in US foreign policy more openly.
Expressing that Gulf countries are facing a challenging situation in the midst of the war, Şahin noted that the failure of US military bases in the region to provide the expected security has initiated a serious strategic questioning in these countries.
"A REMARKABLE TRANSFORMATION IS OCCURRING IN EUROPEAN PUBLIC OPINION"
Şahin pointed out that a remarkable transformation is taking place in European public opinion, stating that while sympathy towards Iran is forming in some European societies, especially in Spain, criticisms towards Israel have increased.
Şahin also expressed that the cautious and silent stance exhibited by China and Russia, seen as Iran's allies, has drawn attention in the international public opinion. He noted that this situation could initiate a new discussion among the allies of these countries.
"A PROLONGED WAR COULD CONSOLIDATE IRAN MORE INTERNALLY"
Şahin stated that if the war prolongs, the balances in the region could become even more complex, making the following assessment: "A prolonged war could consolidate Iran more internally. Conversely, it is possible for both regional and global political costs to increase for the US and Israel."
Şahin concluded his assessment with the following words: "One should wish for the best, but also be prepared for the worst scenario. The reactivation of diplomacy and negotiation channels is vital for regional and world peace."