Erdogan tells Pezeshkian Turkey opposes foreign intervention in Iran

By Ahmet Taş | Wise News Press

ANKARA, TURKIYE — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday, expressing that Turkey does not support foreign intervention scenarios amid the ongoing unrest in Iran.

According to a statement from the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations as well as the recent wave of protests that has spread across Iran, reaching the capital, Tehran. President Erdoğan noted that Turkey is closely monitoring the situation and stated that "Turkey attaches great importance to Iran's peace and stability."

Rejection of foreign intervention scenarios

During the call, Erdoğan emphasized that Turkey has never looked favorably upon calls for external interference in Iran’s internal affairs. He highlighted that preventing the escalation of tensions in the region and resolving problems through dialogue is in the best interest of all regional stakeholders, including Turkey.

The conversation occurred as international reports suggest Turkey, along with other regional powers like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt, has been playing a role in urging the United States to exercise restraint. Analysts suggest these nations warned Washington that any military strike against Iran could trigger a catastrophic regional war.

Deepening crisis and official death tolls in Iran

Iran is currently witnessing some of its deadliest protests in decades, echoing the chaos of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. For the first time on Wednesday, the Iranian government released an official death toll, though the figures remain significantly lower than those reported by international human rights activists.

Official Tehran sources stated that out of the 3,117 casualties, 2,427 were civilians and security personnel, though no details were provided for the remaining victims. Meanwhile, the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on Thursday that at least 4,902 people have died, warning that the actual toll could be higher due to internet restrictions and blocks on international calls.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also reiterated calls for dialogue earlier this week, stating that Turkey is "following developments closely" and hopes for a de-escalation that preserves regional integrity.

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Source : Euro News