14.06.2025 16:20
Prof. Dr. Mesut Hakkı Caşın couldn't hide his excitement while discussing the National Combat Aircraft Kaan during a television program he participated in. Reminiscent of the Ottoman slap, Caşın made headlines when he gestured with his hands and mimicked the slap movement while speaking live on air.
While the conflicts between Iran and Israel continue, Prof. Dr. Mesut Hakkı Caşın, a faculty member at Yeditepe University, made striking statements regarding current issues during a television program he participated in. Caşın, who appeared to be quite excited during the program, shared the latest developments about the National Combat Aircraft Kaan, which is one of Turkey's important defense industry projects.
HE REVIVED THE OTTOMAN SLAP ON LIVE BROADCAST
During his speech, Caşın referred to Turkish history by saying, "They should not forget the Ottoman slap of the Turk." Following these words, Caşın's act of mimicking the Ottoman slap by spitting into his hands during the live broadcast was met with astonishment in the studio.
THOSE MOMENTS WENT VIRAL IN NO TIME
Colorful moments quickly became a trending topic on social media, with many users humorously evaluating Prof. Dr. Caşın's performance. Some viewers interpreted the expert's statements as a symbolic expression of Turkey's stance against regional developments.