Turkey warns of looming conflict as Israel and Iran tensions rise
Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has warned that the possibility of a conflict erupting between Israel and Iran is significant. He believes that Iran has the right to self-defence.
- A war between Israel and Iran must be seen as a high possibility - said Minister Fidan on television. He emphasised that Turkey does not support any conflict with Iran that could escalate into war.
In the coming days, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, will visit Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt. The purpose of these visits is to discuss halting military actions in the Gaza Strip, as reported by the "Daily Sabah" portal.
Israeli actions against Hamas
The Israeli armed forces announced on Thursday the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip. Iran, an ally of the Palestinian Hamas, stated that because of Sinwar's death, "the spirit of resistance will be strengthened" in the struggle for the liberation of occupied territories.
Sinwar was elected as the leader of Hamas on 6th August after the death of the previous leader, Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed on 31st July in an attack in Tehran attributed to Israel.
Iran's response to Israeli actions
On 1st October, Iran launched an attack on Israel, firing approximately 200 rockets. This assault was in retaliation for the previous killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders by Israel.
"He (Sinwar) will become a model for the youth and children who will carry forward his path toward the liberation of Palestine. As long as occupation and aggression exist, resistance will endure, for the martyr remains alive and a source of inspiration," – stated Iran's delegation to the UN in New York.
