Türkiye welcomes US-Iran deal, urges steps to sustain momentum

Türkiye’s National Security Council on Thursday welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and the United States, stressing the importance of safeguarding the diplomatic process. The council met in Ankara under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s chairmanship. The statement expressed satisfaction with the agreement and emphasised that efforts should be made to prevent any disruption to the process. Türkiye will continue to actively contribute to initiatives aimed at securing lasting peace and stability in the region.

Gaza and Lebanon

The council discussed developments in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, saying Israel’s “aggressive actions” — including ceasefire violations in Gaza, “settler terrorism” in the West Bank, attacks on Al‑Aqsa Mosque, and actions threatening Lebanon’s sovereignty — undermine regional peace. It called on the international community to adopt a principled stance against Israel’s continued disregard for humanitarian values and international law.

Cyprus and Ukraine

On Cyprus, the council said Türkiye, as a guarantor power, has the capability and determination to take all necessary measures to protect Turkish Cypriots’ security, peace, and welfare. No fait accompli would be allowed to harm the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus or Eastern Mediterranean stability. The council also reviewed the Russia‑Ukraine war and called on those responsible for the escalation and its spread to the Black Sea to take steps toward a just and lasting peace. Türkiye has offered to mediate between both sides.