15.06.2026 20:20
Speaking after the cabinet meeting, President Erdogan stated that the US-Iran agreement would bring stability to the Middle East. Criticizing the opposition over foreign policy, Erdogan targeted the CHP, saying, 'Stop pontificating on issues requiring experience, knowledge, integrity, and a native and national stance like foreign policy.' Referring to the internal debates and congress process in the main opposition party, President Erdogan said, 'Go chase after seats, play at capturing halls.'
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his statement following the Cabinet meeting, gave notable messages regarding both foreign policy and domestic politics. Addressing the crisis between Iran and the US, Erdogan harshly criticized the opposition for attacking the government's policies.
"I REFER THOSE WHO TRY TO HINDER US TO THE CONSCIENCE OF OUR NATION"
Reacting to groups who criticized rather than supported the government's steps since the first day of the Iran crisis, Erdogan said:
"Since the first day of the Iran crisis, I once again refer those who try to hinder rather than support our government's policies to Allah and the pure conscience of our noble nation."
"THEY SEE NOTHING BEYOND THEIR PERSONAL AMBITIONS"
Criticizing the opposition's approach to foreign policy, Erdogan argued that some political actors prioritize their own political calculations over Turkey's interests.
President Erdogan said, "Let those who see nothing beyond their personal ambitions know that we have turned away from the polemical politics that do not benefit Turkey."
CRITICISM OF CHP ON "FOREIGN POLICY"
Targeting the main opposition party, Erdogan stated that foreign policy requires serious knowledge and experience, using the following words:
"Stop pronouncing judgments in areas like foreign policy that require experience, knowledge, backbone, and a native and national stance."
"GO CHASE AFTER SEATS"
Erdogan's most striking remark was directed at the recent leadership and congress debates within the CHP.
President Erdogan said, "Instead, go chase after seats, play hall-grabbing games, and dig each other's graves, which is what you do best."
WATERS NOT SETTLING IN CHP
Erdogan's statements came amid ongoing debates following court decisions regarding the congress process in the CHP. While leadership, administration, and extraordinary congress debates have topped the agenda recently in the party, the ruling camp argues that the opposition wastes its energy on internal conflicts.
"JUST DON'T HINDER US"
Continuing his criticism of the opposition, Erdogan concluded his remarks with the following words:
"We do not ask for favors from you; we just say, do not hinder us."