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Fidan Says Iran’s Regime Won’t Fall if US Attacked
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that military strikes against Iran would not result in the collapse of its government.
“No, it would not collapse,” Fidan said during a live interview with CNN Turk when asked whether an attack intended to overthrow the Iranian regime would succeed.
He added, "I don't want to speculate on certain scenarios in Iran, but the regime won't change through an airstrike or anything else. That's a pipedream. What could be is the government weakens, the system weakens, and it becomes unable to provide services to the people. Then, the existing regime might choose to take much more radical decisions and perhaps try to correct the situation. It could transform itself."
Fidan’s comments came as Iran and the United States resumed negotiations in Oman on Friday after a nearly eight-month pause. Highlighting the prominence of the Iran issue on the global stage, he warned that the region cannot endure another conflict.
"Our (Turkish) President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) is also showing maximum sensitivity on this issue. Therefore, we want to use all available means to prevent a possible war," Fidan said.
He noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had briefed him on the talks and mentioned that Turkey has maintained communication with U.S. officials as well. While acknowledging that the situation remains “difficult to resolve quickly,” Fidan indicated there is a genuine commitment from all sides to continue discussions.
Fidan observed that suggestions for “more creative solutions” have gained support and stressed the importance of moving away from “the threat of war.” He added, "Currently, there doesn't seem to be an immediate threat of war," emphasizing that negotiations are ongoing.
On the issue of nuclear capabilities, Fidan remarked, "Iranians don't have atomic bombs. There is also no data that they want to build them."
He argued that the focus on Iran should be on its policy decisions rather than the regime itself, cautioning that concentrating solely on regime change could obscure the underlying, systemic challenges in the country.
“No, it would not collapse,” Fidan said during a live interview with CNN Turk when asked whether an attack intended to overthrow the Iranian regime would succeed.
He added, "I don't want to speculate on certain scenarios in Iran, but the regime won't change through an airstrike or anything else. That's a pipedream. What could be is the government weakens, the system weakens, and it becomes unable to provide services to the people. Then, the existing regime might choose to take much more radical decisions and perhaps try to correct the situation. It could transform itself."
Fidan’s comments came as Iran and the United States resumed negotiations in Oman on Friday after a nearly eight-month pause. Highlighting the prominence of the Iran issue on the global stage, he warned that the region cannot endure another conflict.
"Our (Turkish) President (Recep Tayyip Erdogan) is also showing maximum sensitivity on this issue. Therefore, we want to use all available means to prevent a possible war," Fidan said.
He noted that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had briefed him on the talks and mentioned that Turkey has maintained communication with U.S. officials as well. While acknowledging that the situation remains “difficult to resolve quickly,” Fidan indicated there is a genuine commitment from all sides to continue discussions.
Fidan observed that suggestions for “more creative solutions” have gained support and stressed the importance of moving away from “the threat of war.” He added, "Currently, there doesn't seem to be an immediate threat of war," emphasizing that negotiations are ongoing.
On the issue of nuclear capabilities, Fidan remarked, "Iranians don't have atomic bombs. There is also no data that they want to build them."
He argued that the focus on Iran should be on its policy decisions rather than the regime itself, cautioning that concentrating solely on regime change could obscure the underlying, systemic challenges in the country.
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