Fidan: Conducting military operations against Iran will result in nothing but increased instability in the region.

Fidan: Conducting military operations against Iran will result in nothing but increased instability in the region.

Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, regarding the negotiations expected to take place between Iran and the United States, stated: Turkey is in contact with both Iran and the United States; I spoke with Iran before traveling to the United States and again after returning; I conveyed the expectations of both sides and their expectations from one another. Currently, my advice to them, especially to the Americans and Iranians, is to commence direct face-to-face negotiations without delay as soon as possible.

He emphasized: Turkey does not wish for a new war to occur in the region. Our region is not in a condition to endure such a situation, and conducting military operations against Iran will result in nothing but increased instability in the region.

Fidan, stating that the groundwork for negotiations between Iran and the United States exists, said: I believe that if both sides utilize this opportunity effectively, the issue can be resolved without resorting to force. What matters to us is that the parties negotiate face-to-face, rather than communicating through media and megaphones.

The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized: In my opinion, the announced date and the fact that a step is being taken towards this goal are significant in terms of our perspective and regional peace.

Regarding Israel’s recent attacks on Syria, he acknowledged: The United States must issue a so-called warning to Netanyahu and establish a framework for him. Israel has adopted a strategy in Syria that leaves nothing for the new government. The United States must issue a so-called warning to Netanyahu and establish a framework for him.

Fidan expressed: If instability arises in a neighboring country that affects us and causes harm, we cannot remain indifferent to it. The relations between the United States and Israel, where another actor (Israel), relying on U.S. support, challenges the United States itself, and instead of the U.S. warning them, they warn the U.S., this goes beyond a regional war and becomes a conflict over who is in charge.

The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs continued: If Syria, as an independent country, concludes a military agreement with us, we are ready to sign that agreement if necessary.