US-Iran pact brings region 'sigh of relief,' Erdoğan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the US-Iran agreement marked a 'very important step' toward ending the war that began with Israeli provocations on Feb. 28, adding that the deal gave the region a 'sigh of relief' and that Ankara played a role in securing the peace.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday welcomed the US-Iran agreement as a decisive step toward ending the war that erupted following Israeli provocations on Feb. 28, declaring that the diplomatic breakthrough allowed the crisis-weary region to breathe a "sigh of relief." Speaking after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdoğan said the pact marked a turning point in the two-month conflict. "The US-Iran agreement is a very important step in the war that began with provocations from Israel on Feb. 28," he stated, adding that "our region, which has been on the brink, has breathed a sigh of relief."
The Turkish leader emphasized that Ankara actively contributed to the negotiations and was pleased "on behalf of our region and all humanity," expressing hope that the deal would pave the way for durable stability. "We hope the agreement will fully open the way toward the establishment of lasting peace and stability in our region," he said, confirming that no Turkish citizens were harmed during the hostilities. The president added that schemes to sow discord among regional peoples had collapsed, noting that "plans to pit brothers against each other did not achieve their goal."
Türkiye's NATO role
Erdoğan also addressed Türkiye's role within the Atlantic alliance, stating that the country ranks among the leading supporters of NATO's peace mission. "As we develop our defense capabilities, we contribute to the alliance's deterrence," he said. The president highlighted Ankara's comprehensive military assets and strategically vital geography as key factors in this contribution.
Erdoğan indicated that Türkiye's position within the alliance and recent regional developments have heightened interest in the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. He pledged that Türkiye would continue to play a leading role in the organization, leveraging its historical depth and comprehensive military capabilities to advance collective security goals. The gathering is expected to draw significant attention amid the shifting regional security landscape.
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