Intensifies her criticism of the Israel Ankara, in yet another attempt to publicly disturb the responsibilities of USA or President Trump by the escalation of tension with the Iran. The Turkish government’s moves on the international chessboard, amid pressing developments in the Middle East, highlight the diplomatic risk that Ankara takes.

Turkey’s position in the Israel-Iran dispute

In his speech, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pointed out hard work of his government to prevent Israel’s attacks, as well as those who support Tel Aviv, against Iran, in order not to evolve the crisis into a wider disaster. In addition, he noted that Turkey does not approve of blows against Iran’s sovereignty and stability in the region – regardless of origin. ”We clearly declare our reaction“, he said.

Erdogan stressed that his country is between those who maintain the clearer attitude opposite Israel over the events in Gauzerecalling that Ankara has discontinued any commercial transaction with Israel, at a cost of billions of dollars. He did not fail to mention the Russian-Ukraine front, arguing that the war was not expanded to Turkey thanks to Turkish actions over a period of over three years.

Bachseli’s high tones and the message to the US

Erdogan’s government partner and leading figure of the Turkish far -right moved in a different style, Devlet Bachseli. In his first public position after five months, Bachseli adopted a particularly aggressive rhetoric against Israel, going a step further: He openly accused the US for their “active role in war” on the occasion of the bombing of three Iranian installations. He has expressed the estimation that Israel’s ultimate goal is to destabilize Turkey, noting that Forecasts for a new world war are intensifying and preparation for complex judgments cannot be postponed.

The geopolitical risk of Ankara

Turkey’s choice to support Iran constitutes clear political risknot only against Israel but also the US. At present, the situation remains controlled. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, all necessary protection measures have been implemented after recent Iranian strikes against US targets in the area, while assuring that attacks did not affect Turkish troops. The Turkish authorities are closely monitoring developments, making it clear, however, that there is no guarantee that the situation will be unchanged in the future.