Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has expressed concerns that Israel is planning to attack Iran, which could destabilize the region further. In an interview with Turkish state broadcaster TRT, Cavusoglu stated that indications suggest Israel is seeking an opportunity to strike Iran, and that the situation is being closely monitored.
Cavusoglu emphasized that Turkey hopes Israel will choose a different path, but acknowledged that Israel is, in fact, assessing the situation for a potential attack, particularly against Iran. He clarified that this assessment is more related to Israel than the United States.
During a recent visit to Tehran, Cavusoglu informed the Iranian leadership of Turkey’s concerns as a friendly nation. He stated that a friend can also offer harsh truths. Cavusoglu also pointed out that Israel is attempting to exploit the current situation in Iran, while also hindering the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has previously stated that Turkey will not support any foreign intervention in Iran and prioritizes the stability and security of its neighboring country. In contrast, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran will consider any attack from its enemies as a full-scale war, and will respond with force if the US or other nations violate Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran is on high alert due to US military activities and will respond to any kind of attack, whether limited or widespread. The US is facing severe winter storms in several states, with over 20 million people potentially affected. Israel has also continued to violate the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while Lebanon has seen ongoing Israeli military actions.
In other news, India’s Republic Day will be marked by protests in both India and Kashmir, while the UK’s Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has announced reforms to the policing system in England and Wales. The US is bracing for severe winter storms, affecting 18 states and potentially impacting over 20 million people. The UAE has seen a drop in temperature following light rainfall.
In Afghanistan, the former Minister of Finance, Anwar ul-Haq Ahadi, has stated that the country lacks the necessary framework for investment due to a lack of a legal framework. Meanwhile, the US is facing severe winter storms in several states, with over 20 million people potentially affected.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, has claimed that Israel has experienced more terror than a 12-day war following recent unrest in Iran. The UK has denied permission for the UK and Ireland Pride march to take place in Whitechapel, citing concerns about clashes between Muslim-majority areas and counter-protesters.
The UAE has seen a drop in temperature following light rainfall, while the UK and Ireland have seen severe winter storms.
