Türkiye has welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, urging both sides to fully adhere to the truce and stressing the urgent need for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
In a statement issued by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Ankara expressed cautious optimism over the ceasefire but voiced concern over reports of potential violations. The ministry called on both nations to respect the agreement during what it described as a "critical period" for regional stability.
"We welcome reports indicating that a cease-fire has been agreed upon between Israel and Iran. At the same time, we are closely following statements suggesting that the cease-fire has been violated," it stated.
"We call on the parties to fully observe the cease-fire during the critical upcoming period. The Middle East urgently needs peace and stability more than ever," the statement read.
Türkiye calls for lasting peace and dialogue
Underscoring the urgency of peace in the conflict-ridden region, the ministry emphasized that the Middle East needs peace and stability more than ever and urged all parties to take determined steps toward a lasting and comprehensive solution.
"At a time when the Middle East needs peace and stability more than ever, steps towards a comprehensive and permanent solution must be taken with determination. In this context, we believe that keeping channels of dialogue and diplomacy open is of vital importance," the ministry noted.
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The ministry also highlighted the Palestinian issue as a central root cause of ongoing instability in the Middle East, reiterating that it must be addressed as a priority to pave the way for broader peace efforts.
“The process has shown once again that the Palestinian issue, which is at the root of many problems in the Middle East, must be resolved as soon as possible,” it said.
Erdogan: ‘Türkiye will uphold international law, prioritize diplomacy’
Speaking to reporters at the airport in Ankara ahead of his departure for the NATO summit in the Netherlands, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reinforced Ankara’s position, calling for restraint from both Israel and Iran while underlining the role of diplomacy.
“Türkiye will resolutely maintain its principled stance that upholds international law and prioritizes diplomacy,” Erdogan said at Ankara Airport.
He also strongly condemned Israel’s broader regional actions. “Israel's 'reckless actions -- starting with Palestine and extending to Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and ultimately Iran -- are absolutely unacceptable,” the president said.
Ceasefire in Gaza and global responsibility
President Erdoğan further urged the international community to act decisively, underlining that the region could not bear the burden of an Israel-Iran war. He urged giving diplomacy a chance to prevent further escalation.
“A permanent ceasefire must be established in Gaza as soon as possible. Israel’s attacks must stop, and uninterrupted humanitarian aid must be allowed in,” he said.
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“Global actors must take effective steps to put an end to this madness, or it won't be just our region but the entire world that pays a price,” he warned.
Türkiye reaffirms role as regional peacemaker
The Turkish government reaffirmed its readiness to support and contribute constructively to any genuine efforts for peace in the region. “Türkiye remains ready to support all efforts toward peace in the region and to contribute constructively,” the Foreign Ministry stated.
On Tuesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposed ceasefire.
The statement from Netanyahu's office noted that he had agreed to the ceasefire because Israel had achieved all of its war goals.
"In Operation 'Rising Lion,' the State of Israel achieved monumental historical successes and placed itself in line with the great powers of the world," the statement read.
The Israeli government officially confirmed its agreement to the ceasefire with Iran, stating that the objectives of its military campaign, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, have been fully achieved.
In a statement released early Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that Israel has successfully neutralized what it described as dual existential threats posed by Iran—its nuclear program and its ballistic missile capabilities. “Israel has removed an immediate dual threat—both in the nuclear field and in the field of ballistic missiles,” the statement read.
