Türkiye welcomed efforts to end the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States following a meeting of its top security body, while warning that continued fighting risks deepening global instability and economic disruption.
The National Security Council, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, met for around three hours in Ankara to assess domestic and regional security developments, including the ongoing war and its wider implications.
In a statement issued after the बैठक, officials said Türkiye “welcomes efforts” aimed at ending the conflict, cautioning that the war could exacerbate uncertainty in global markets and undermine economic stability.
Authorities stressed that all necessary measures to safeguard Türkiye’s borders and citizens would continue, reaffirming vigilance amid heightened regional tensions.
The council also reviewed counterterrorism operations against groups including the PKK, YPG, Islamic State and networks linked to the 2016 coup attempt, reiterating Ankara’s determination to eliminate threats to national security both domestically and abroad.
Officials said the goal of a “terror-free Türkiye” remains a priority and that regional crises would not be allowed to derail that objective.
Discussions extended to neighboring countries, with Türkiye expressing support for Iraq’s stability and Lebanon’s sovereignty, while criticizing Israeli military actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they undermine ceasefire efforts and prospects for a two-state solution.
Developments in Syria were also addressed, with Ankara reaffirming its support for maintaining the country’s territorial integrity under a unified state structure.
The council further reviewed the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war, warning against escalation that could threaten Black Sea security and global energy supplies.
Separately, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with his Iranian and Qatari counterparts on the recently announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, emphasizing Türkiye’s commitment to turning the temporary truce into a lasting peace.
Officials said Ankara would continue to pursue diplomacy and dialogue, positioning itself as a stabilizing actor working with regional and international partners to de-escalate conflicts.