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Turkiye opposes fresh military strikes against Iran, says President Erdogan

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Erdogan said Turkiye did not want to see new military strikes against Iran and stressed that regional disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy

ANKARA (Dunya News) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has conveyed his concerns to US President Donald Trump over the possibility of fresh attacks on Iran, urging restraint and a diplomatic approach to regional tensions.

Speaking to the media in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkiye did not want to see new military strikes against Iran and stressed that regional disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

"Turkiye does not want to see new attacks against Iran. We insist that regional conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic efforts," he said.

The Turkish president warned that the situation unfortunately appeared to be moving in a negative direction once again, adding that Ankara was making every possible effort to prevent further escalation.

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Erdogan's remarks came after a telephone conversation with Trump, during which he reportedly conveyed Turkiye's concerns over the possibility of renewed attacks on Iran.

Turkiye has consistently called for diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions and prevent further escalation, as concerns grow over the prospect of another military confrontation involving Iran.

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