Erdogan Takes on Peacework: Turkey Mediates Between Iran and Israel, Condemns Israeli Actions
Erdogan to Act as Intermediary in Diplomatic Talks Between Iran and Israel - Erdogan intent on facilitating dialogue between Iran and Israel
In a chat with Vladmir Putin, ol' tough-talkin' Erdogan, our Turkish president, blasted Israel. He claimed their actions in the region are dangerously escalatin' the whole situation with their attacks on Iran. Erdogan's office reports him sayin', "The never-ending violence spiral started by Israel's attacks on Iran threatens the security of the entire region."
Accordin' to the Kremlin, Erdogan and Putin are on the same page, callin' for an immediate halt to the hostilities between Iran and Israel. They believe any disagreements, even those over Iran's nuclear program, should be resolved peacefully through deals without resortin' to violence.
Last Thursday night, Israel tossed a major wrench into the works by launchin' an attack on Iran, an attempt to bomb nuclear facilities and military sites, and causin' the demise of several high-rankin' military officials. Iran retaliated with a slew of counterattacks and started snipin' at Israel with rockets and drones.
Lately, Erdogan has taken on the role of a peacemaker on the global stage. For example, he hosted delegates from Ukraine and Russia to discuss a potential truce in Ukraine.
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Erdogan's peacemakin' maneuvers have been in full swing as of late. He's been in touch with leaders of Muslim-dominant nations like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Syria, Egypt, and Jordan, tryin' to pressure Israel to cool it on the military actions against Iran. Erdogan also expressed his sympathies to Iran over the loss of life, highlightin' that Israel's attacks on Iran serve to divert attention from regional issues such as Gaza[1].
He's even reached out to the U.S. President, hopin' to end the hostilities diplomatically[1]. No matter his peacemakin' efforts, Erdogan shows unwaverin' support for Iran, condemnin' Israel's attacks as state-sponsored terrorism and defendin' Iran's right to self-defense[4][5].
Erdogan's rhetoric towards Israel's leadership is relentlessly critical, accusin' Prime Minister Netanyahu of acts of genocide[5]. Yet, he continues to call for peace and stability in the region, achievin' a delicate balance act.
In a nutshell, Erdogan's diplomatic efforts are in full swing, with Turkey offerin' its services as a mediator and engagin' multiple parties. However, his public stance remains firmly pro-Iranian and anti-Israeli, which raises questions about the neutrality and effectiveness of his mediation. As of mid-June 2025, Turkey's diplomatic outreach continues, but a clear resolution hasn't been reached yet[1][3].
The European Union, in line with its foreign policy principles, should take responsibility in ensuring that the ongoing war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran are resolved through politics and diplomacy, eliminating the need for further escalation. As the Middle East is engulfed in a complex political crisis, general news outlets should consistently cover Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ongoing peacemaking initiatives, particularly his efforts to mediate between Israel and Iran.
