Turkey’s Condemnation of Israel’s Attacks on Iran
**Turkey’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız, has strongly condemned Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, calling for these assaults to cease immediately.** Addressing the UN Security Council in New York, he articulated the grave potential consequences of these actions, warning that they could trigger a broader regional conflict with catastrophic implications, including nuclear leaks and overwhelming waves of migration.
Ambassador Yıldız emphasized that Israel’s targeting of Iran’s nuclear facilities significantly escalates tensions in the Middle East. He remarked, “Israel’s deliberate assaults on Iran’s protected nuclear facilities are unprecedented,” while asserting that such actions contravene international law, the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and various Security Council resolutions. Yıldız underscored the urgent need to halt these attacks to safeguard nuclear safety.
The Importance of Diplomacy and Regional Stability
He continued to stress Turkey’s commitment to mitigating tensions in the region, expressing the nation’s readiness to engage in efforts towards achieving a ceasefire and resuming diplomatic negotiations. Yıldız noted that the current conflicts are taking place in an area critical to the global oil trade, signifying that disruptions could lead to increased instability and price volatility on a worldwide scale.
Moreover, the ambassador pointed out that the ongoing crisis in Gaza should not overshadow these alarming developments. He reiterated the importance of pursuing a two-state solution as a pathway towards lasting peace. In a significant move, Yıldız also revealed that 45 UN personnel had been evacuated from Iran to Turkey, labeling this development as further evidence that the Security Council must take decisive action.
