Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey does not want rising tensions between the United States and Iran to spread across the region. He stressed that regional stability must be protected. Moreover, he warned that ongoing conflicts could damage peace in neighboring countries.
President Erdogan made these remarks during a meeting in Istanbul with a leader from Iraq’s Kurdish regional government. He expressed concern over recent attacks in Iraq linked to wider regional tensions. In addition, he emphasized that Turkey strongly opposes any expansion of the conflict into other countries.
He further said that stability in Iraq is very important for the entire region. According to him, a strong and united central government in Iraq will help improve peace and cooperation. Therefore, he urged all sides to support Iraq’s unity and political stability.
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Separately, Erdogan spoke at a defense exhibition in Istanbul. He said that Turkey has achieved a strong position in defense, aviation, and space technology. Moreover, he noted that global demand for Turkish defense products is increasing rapidly across many regions.
He added that this success is the result of decades of effort and dedication from more than 100,000 workers. In addition, he credited public support and strong state commitment for the progress. He also announced major defense export deals worth billions of dollars signed during the exhibition.
Finally, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey continues to expand its defense exports and global partnerships. He highlighted that growth in the sector is expected to continue in the coming years. In the end, he repeated that Turkey’s position reflects both economic strength and regional responsibility, especially as tensions like the United States-Iran conflict remain a concern for peace and stability.