12.03.2026 16:00
Minister Fidan stated that separatist scenarios are being brought up with the aim of inciting civil war in Iran, saying, "No one should entertain such a dream. We cannot allow any wrong steps to be taken. We are prepared for every kind of scenario regarding the course of the war and what comes after."
After meeting with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a joint press conference and made striking evaluations.
Stating that separatist scenarios are being brought up with the aim of inciting civil war in Iran, Minister Fidan said, "This war must end as soon as possible. As Turkey, we are making intense efforts for the war to end. We see that separatist scenarios are being brought up this time for Iran. We are completely against any plans that aim to incite civil war in Iran and fuel conflicts along ethnic or religious fault lines. No one should enter such a dream. We cannot allow a wrong step to be taken. We are prepared for every kind of scenario regarding the course of the war and what comes after it."
Highlights from Minister Fidan's statements;
"In our discussions, we had the opportunity to address current international issues. At the forefront of these is the war in the Middle East. We continue to exchange ideas with our neighbors and partners to reduce tensions.
'WE WORK DAY AND NIGHT FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CITIZENS'
We are working day and night for the safety of our citizens in the region. We are taking necessary measures to meet the shelter and health needs of our citizens in countries where the airspace is still closed.
"ISRAEL IS TRANSFERRING ITS DIRTY WAR TO LEBANON"
The Netanyahu government is currently at the center of every war and humanitarian crisis in the region. If we want to protect international law and our humanitarian values, we must accept this reality and express it clearly. Israel's attacks must cease before the Lebanese state reaches the point of collapse. The collapse of Lebanon will deeply affect the entire region, especially neighboring countries.
Israel, which pursues an expansionist policy, is also transferring its dirty war to Lebanon by taking advantage of the current war. The displacement of 1 million people is unacceptable. The international community's attention should not drift away from Gaza. The worsening living conditions of Gazans is a priority issue. While peace efforts continue, we also see that Israel continues its unlawful provocative actions against holy sites.
DESTROYED IRANIAN MISSILES
There has been a movement style consistent with NATO's collective defense concept. NATO is preparing for such scenarios, as you know. Air defense systems are indeed very important. Our Ministry of National Defense is working on this issue. We have a consensus with Germany on how to stop this war. We agree that the war must stop immediately. The risk of escalation continues. This war needs to end as soon as possible.
"THE REGION NEEDS TO RETURN TO NORMAL"
There should be no problem regarding Iran's territorial integrity. Goals such as regime change should not be pursued. The region needs to return to normal as soon as possible. We are talking to both the Iranian side and the US side. Just as this unprovoked attack on Iran is unlawful, Iran's attacks on Gulf countries without provocation are equally unlawful. We have expressed this to our Iranian counterparts."