Türkiye Rejects Foreign Intervention in Iran, Erdoğan Says

Erdoğan Rejects Foreign Intervention in Iran in Call with President Pezeshkian

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has firmly stated that Türkiye has never supported foreign intervention in Iran. The declaration came during a phone call with newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday.

Discussion of Bilateral and Regional Issues

According to a readout from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, the two leaders focused on strengthening bilateral relations and assessing ongoing regional developments. President Erdoğan conveyed that Ankara is watching the situation in Iran closely.

"Türkiye does not support any scenarios involving external intervention against Tehran."

Emphasis on Dialogue and De-escalation

Erdoğan emphasized that resolving issues through diplomatic channels is paramount. He stressed that preventing further escalation in the region aligns directly with Türkiye's national interest.

The call underscores Türkiye's consistent foreign policy stance of opposing external meddling in neighboring states, while highlighting its role as a regional actor advocating for stability. The term external intervention is a critical diplomatic phrase, signaling clear opposition to any foreign military or coercive actions.

This diplomatic engagement with Iran's new president is seen as an early step in calibrating the complex relationship between the two regional powers, balancing cooperation with competition on various Middle Eastern issues.