Türkiye calls on US, Israel and Iran to cease hostilities immediately

By Berk Kutay Gokmen

ISTANBUL (AA) – Türkiye on Saturday called on the US, Israel and Iran to immediately cease hostilities.

In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over “any action contrary to international law and condemned provocations that could lead to escalation of violence,” and threaten the lives of innocent civilians.

The ministry also warned that the developments, which began with Israel and US attacks on Iran and have since involved Iran targeting third countries, are of nature risking global stability.

Ankara reiterated that regional issues should be resolved through peaceful means, and expressed readiness to offer necessary support on mediation.

The US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran early Saturday, claiming it was meant to remove “threats” posed by the Iranian “regime.”

Separate video statements were released by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, which also hinted at supporting efforts for a change in government in Tehran.

Iran termed the strikes a violation of sovereignty, vowed to respond and launched retaliatory strikes.