The Turkish government has expressed concern over the potential foreign intervention in Iran, warning that such action could exacerbate regional conflicts. In a meeting of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the party’s spokesperson emphasized that Turkey does not want to see chaos in Iran. The spokesperson further stated that foreign intervention would have severe consequences, particularly if Israel were to intervene in Iran, which could lead to a major crisis.
According to news agencies, Qatar’s airbase is located approximately 200-300 kilometers from the Iranian border. China also weighed in, stating that pressure or coercion will not resolve issues and that the US should reconsider its stance. Indian media reported that a senior official of the Taliban Foreign Ministry, Mawlawi Nuruddin Nur, had visited Delhi recently.
The US Department of State announced that over 100,000 visas had been revoked since President Donald Trump’s return to office. This move is part of the Trump administration’s strict immigration policy. The embassy has advised American citizens to consider leaving Iran via land routes through Armenia or Turkey, if possible.
In Gaza, most of the buildings were on the Israeli-occupied Erez crossing, which has been completely destroyed. US Vice President Mike Pence, along with other senior officials, has urged Trump to give diplomacy a chance before launching a military strike against Iran. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised the government’s handling of protests, stating that the Iranian people are strong, powerful, and informed.
Hamas has ordered the transfer of Gaza’s administration to the Free Palestine Movement. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that former Indian Navy Commander Purnendu Tiwari has been arrested again in Qatar. The Cabinet of Somalia has annulled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that messages are exchanged between Abbas and Wittikov as needed, with traditional mediators Switzerland maintaining open lines of communication.
