Turkey has expressed strong opposition to any military intervention in Iran, emphasizing that the country’s internal issues should be resolved domestically.
Speaking to journalists in Istanbul on Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said, “We’re against a military operation against Iran. We believe the authentic problems of Iran should be resolved by themselves.” He noted that Iran’s economic grievances have been widely misunderstood as a political uprising.
The remarks come amid widespread protests in Iran, which rights groups say have left at least 3,428 people dead. Demonstrations have erupted across the country in response to economic hardships and government policies, with many protesters challenging Tehran’s low tolerance for dissent.
Fidan highlighted Iran’s economic challenges, compounded by years of sanctions and the aftermath of the June conflict with Israel, and called for diplomatic engagement. “We absolutely want problems to be resolved through dialogue,” he said, adding that he hoped the United States and Iran would address the situation either directly or through mediators.
Turkey continues to closely monitor developments in Iran while advocating for peaceful, negotiated solutions to the crisis.
