Turkey’s president is attempting another diplomatic maneuver, proposing a meeting in Istanbul among US leaders and Iran, aiming to prevent further escalation. crisis in the Middle East. This move comes as concern is intensifying about a possible outburst of wide war conflict between Iran and Israel, with a possible US involvement.

Erdogan’s diplomatic initiatives

According to local media, the Turkish president invited both the US president and to the Iranian president, seeking * to “revive the Iranian nuclear program dialogue” * through a personal meeting. The Hurriyet newspaper reports that the US president responded immediately, stating that his plane was on alert, while hints that – depending on developments – he may send his vice president or his special envoy to the meeting.

On the part of Iran, the president set a condition for his participation in the reduction of Israeli attacks in his country, without so far an official agreement to hold the meeting. At the same time, the Turkish president continues contacts with the Gulf states in the attempt to coordinate international pressure to decline.

US warning to Turkey for Israeli blow

According to his reportage Middle East Eyethe United States alerted Ankara in advance of Israeli plans for air attacks in Iran in an attempt to avoid misunderstandings amid increased tension in Turkey-Israel relations. The briefing took place a few hours before the start of the military operation, the same sources point out. It is also argued that Israeli fighters used the Syrian and Iraq airspace for their missions – with Baghdad proceeding a formal protest to the UN.

It is worth noting that Turkey has not officially confirmed if it received a US briefing before the attack.

Harsh condemnation by the Turkish National Assembly

The climate of tension in the neighboring country was reflected at the meeting of the Turkish National Assembly, where it was unanimously accepted a resolution of condemnation of Israel’s recent actions. The text emphasizes that Turkey ‘He categorically condemns’ Any action that threatens regional peace – with a special reference to Genocide in Gaza and attacks on Iran *. The National Assembly calls on Israel to demonstrate responsibility under international law and follow the path of diplomacy.

At the same meeting, Erdogan’s nationalist government partner, Devlet Bachseli, turned against Iran and the US president, calling on the latter *to “leave the contradictory statements and to support honest peace” *