Turkey’s foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, has stated that Turkey opposes any military intervention in Iran, expressing hope that Iran’s internal issues can be resolved peacefully without external intervention. Fidan made these remarks during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Istanbul.
Turkey’s foreign minister emphasized that Israel is trying to persuade the US to launch a military attack on Iran, warning that this could lead to a deteriorating situation in the region and undermine stability. Fidan expressed hope that the US administration will show wisdom and not allow this to happen, urging Israel to abandon its policies of creating instability in the region.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, thanked Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan for their support, stating that the Iranian leadership and people are grateful for their solidarity. Araghchi reiterated that the Iranian government is committed to a peaceful program and has never sought to acquire nuclear weapons through clandestine means.
Araghchi emphasized that Iran is willing to negotiate at the negotiating table, provided that such talks are based on mutual respect, fairness, and trust. He warned that if Iran is subjected to an attack, it will respond forcefully. Araghchi also expressed hope that the US will refrain from direct military intervention, which could change the situation in the region.
In a separate development, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that it will begin issuing visas for the Hajj season on February 8. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart.
US President Donald Trump addressed a National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, describing it as a “great American tradition.” Meanwhile, the US, Russia, and Ukraine began tripartite talks in Abu Dhabi. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two oil tankers in the Gulf waters.
In a separate incident, a woman, Sarah Rainsford, was subjected to multiple instances of sexual assault on the private island of Epstein, where she was a guest. She later wrote about the traumatic experience in her memoir, “Silenced No More.” In another incident, a woman was allegedly harassed by two men in a lift in India.
US President Donald Trump was seen losing his temper during a press conference in the Oval Office, lashing out at a female journalist. In a bizarre incident, a man, Caleb, was seen using a plastic toy in a microwave to create a video for TikTok. The Indian government announced a $4 billion water and green space road map, 2030. A man, Ryan Routh, attempted to assassinate the US President in 2024, two months before the presidential elections.
The rumors surrounding a possible pause in Iran-US talks have been put to rest, with both countries confirming that talks will proceed as scheduled. The US media claims that the US has rejected Iran’s demands for a change in the location and nature of the talks.
In a separate development, officials from Oman said that on Friday, Iran and the US will make a final decision on direct talks. The two countries have agreed to establish an inter-regional forum.
