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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings Tuesday with US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso in Ankara. The discussions covered bilateral relations and regional developments.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has engaged in three days of intensive diplomatic consultations with 15 foreign ministers and the EU foreign policy chief following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. The diplomatic blitz focused on halting attacks, reducing tensions and coordinating regional responses.Explosions were heard across Qatar's capital Doha on Monday evening as the widening military confrontation between Iran and US-led forces reached the Gulf state. Al Jazeera television reported that air defenses intercepted projectiles over the city, marking the latest expansion of a conflict that has now drawn in multiple Gulf nations.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow Monday over civilian suffering in Iran, announcing Türkiye will ramp up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire. Warning of serious regional and global consequences unless the conflict is halted, Erdoğan stressed Ankara's commitment to peace as civilian casualties mount.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Kuwait’s Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to express solidarity following strikes affecting Gulf countries. The Turkish leader reiterated that dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving regional conflicts.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held separate meetings Tuesday with US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President Odile Renaud-Basso in Ankara. The discussions covered bilateral relations and regional developments.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has engaged in three days of intensive diplomatic consultations with 15 foreign ministers and the EU foreign policy chief following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions. The diplomatic blitz focused on halting attacks, reducing tensions and coordinating regional responses.Explosions were heard across Qatar's capital Doha on Monday evening as the widening military confrontation between Iran and US-led forces reached the Gulf state. Al Jazeera television reported that air defenses intercepted projectiles over the city, marking the latest expansion of a conflict that has now drawn in multiple Gulf nations.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow Monday over civilian suffering in Iran, announcing Türkiye will ramp up diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire. Warning of serious regional and global consequences unless the conflict is halted, Erdoğan stressed Ankara's commitment to peace as civilian casualties mount.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with Kuwait’s Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to express solidarity following strikes affecting Gulf countries. The Turkish leader reiterated that dialogue remains the most effective path to resolving regional conflicts.

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Iran's Araghchi: Rubio admitted US entered 'war of choice' for Israel

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11:42, 03/03/2026, Tuesday

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Iran's Araghchi: Rubio admitted US entered 'war of choice' for Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday of admitting Washington launched "a war of choice on behalf of Israel." Araghchi asserted there was "never" an Iranian threat and declared "both American and Iranian blood is thus on Israel Firsters," as the US-Israeli offensive killing 555 Iranians continues.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a sharp rebuke Tuesday to the Trump administration's rationale for military action, claiming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively acknowledged the offensive against Iran serves Israeli interests. In a social media post, Araghchi stated: "Mr. Rubio admitted what we all knew: U.S. has entered a war of choice on behalf of Israel." He emphasized there was "never" any Iranian threat justifying the attack, arguing that "both American and Iranian blood is thus on Israel Firsters."

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Accusation of 'War of Choice'

Araghchi urged American citizens to "take back their country," insisting they "deserve better" than a conflict fought for foreign interests. The comments follow Saturday's joint US-Israeli strikes that have reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior Iranian officials. The Iranian Red Crescent now reports 555 dead, including 165 schoolgirls, while six US service members have been killed and several wounded in retaliatory attacks.

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Trump's Call and Regional Fallout

President Trump separately appealed to Iranians to "seize this moment" and "take back your country" in a social media message. Tehran has responded with drone and missile attacks targeting US-linked sites across Gulf countries, with Bahrain and Qatar reporting interception of over 170 projectiles. The widening conflict has drawn criticism from Democrats and raised concerns about an open-ended engagement for Israeli objectives.

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