The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, congratulated the US and Iran on reaching an agreement to end the conflict but warned of possible attempts at sabotage and provocation. The agreement to end the war in the Middle East, which began following the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran on 28 February, has been welcomed in many countries; however, uncertainties remain, particularly following Israel‘s announcement that it will maintain its military occupation of Lebanon, Gaza and Syria.
In a message posted on his social media accounts, Erdoğan thanked those who took part in the negotiations and highlighted the importance of the agreement. “I regard the agreement reached between the United States and Iran as a significant development for establishing peace and tranquillity in our region, and I welcome it. I sincerely hope that this news, which the whole world has long been in need of, will contribute to the establishment of a lasting climate of peace and security in our region,” he wrote on his official profile on X.
“I strongly emphasise the need to avoid statements, provocations and actions that could heighten tensions in the run-up to the signing of the agreements, and to remain vigilant against a possible sabotage,” the Turkish leader stated. “I would like to extend special thanks to Pakistan for its exceptional mediation efforts, as well as to the leaders of the US and Iran, for making this outcome possible. Turkey will support all efforts aimed at establishing peace, stability and tranquillity in our region. We will continue to support and contribute to lasting solutions based on diplomacy and international law,” he concluded.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also posted a message on his social media expressing his satisfaction with the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran: “We welcome the agreement reached to end the war between the United States and Iran. This agreement constitutes a significant milestone towards establishing lasting peace and stability in the region. We hope that the subsequent talks will continue in a constructive manner,” wrote the Turkish foreign minister.
“We congratulate the parties that took this important step, as well as Pakistan, which played a mediating role, and other countries, especially Qatar, which contributed to the process. It is of great importance that all countries involved maintain a prudent and responsible attitude to prevent any attempt to sabotage the agreement and to protect regional peace and security,” added Fidan.
Iran says the agreement includes all its demands
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed in the last few hours that an agreement had been reached with the United States and that the memorandum of understanding will be signed in Switzerland on 19 June.
“The text of the memorandum of understanding has already been finalised and the official signing ceremony for the Islamabad memorandum will take place in Switzerland on Friday,” stated the Iranian deputy foreign minister, as quoted by Turkish media.
“The heads of both delegations will negotiate to determine the details of future talks. Until then, the US commitments to end the war, lift the blockade and release the assets will be confirmed. The talks, which will last 60 days, depend on the US fulfilling these commitments,” he emphasised.
Gharibabadi had previously indicated that issues such as sanctions, the nuclear programme and the mechanism for economic development would be negotiated during the 60 days following the signing of the agreement, which, he noted, also includes Lebanon: “Tonight it will be announced that fighting and military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will cease immediately and permanently.” According to Gharibabadi, the deal with the United States incorporates “all of Iran’s key demands”: the details of the text will be released before the signing ceremony scheduled for 19 June.
Israel refuses to withdraw from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
The news of the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war on all fronts in the Middle East and lift the blockade of Hormuz was received with relief on 15 June by the international community, following months of escalating hostilities that have put the global economy in check. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”, announced Trump.
However, just hours after the announcement of the agreement between the US and Iran, Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated today that Israeli forces will remain “for an unlimited period of time” in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. “The area will be cleared of local residents and all … infrastructure, both above and below ground – including the houses in the frontline villages that served as … outposts – will be destroyed,” Katz said in a statement, without making any reference to the agreement between Washington and Tehran.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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