Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Turkish President, Merz Discuss US-Israeli Attacks on Iran


(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone on Monday about the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting clashes.

According to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan highlighted that the conflicts in the region are negatively impacting both regional and global security. He stressed the importance of promoting peace-focused initiatives and encouraging all parties to return to dialogue to achieve lasting stability.

The US and Israel launched a major offensive against Iran on Saturday, killing several senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran has carried out drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and other locations hosting US military assets, further escalating tensions across the Middle East.

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