'Israel' trying to ‘stir up trouble’ in Syria, says Erdogan
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- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says regional conflicts have left Turkey “surrounded by a ring of fire,” citing tensions involving Iran, Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria.
- Erdogan accused ‘Israel’ of fueling instability in Syria and condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned of escalating regional conflicts, saying Turkey is “surrounded by a ring of fire” as tensions continue across the Middle East.
Speaking at the presidential complex in Ankara, Erdogan said a new conflict had erupted in Yemen before tensions involving neighboring Iran had fully subsided.
“Before the tensions in our neighbour, Iran, could fully subside, a new conflict has been ignited, this time in Yemen,” he said.
Erdogan also condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, describing the kingdom as a “friend and brotherly nation” and warning that the attacks had significantly heightened regional tensions.
Addressing developments elsewhere in the region, Erdogan described the situation in Lebanon as “far from promising,” reflecting concerns over continued instability.
He said there had been some positive developments in Syria but accused ‘Israel’ of attempting to undermine the situation.
“While there is some positive news coming out of Syria, the Zionist state of ‘Israel’ is doing everything in its power to stir up trouble there as well,” Erdogan said.
His remarks come amid overlapping regional conflicts and growing concerns over their wider implications for security and stability across the Middle East.
