Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stark warning on Saturday, accusing Israel of pushing the Middle East toward a "total disaster" through its military actions against Iran. Speaking at the opening of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul, Fidan emphasized the urgent need to halt Israel's "illegal attacks" across the region.
Fidan framed the crisis as a systemic "Israel problem," citing its operations in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iran. "The international community must act decisively to restrain Israel before this conflict escalates beyond control," he declared, pledging Türkiye's readiness to contribute to regional stability efforts.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Analysts suggest Fidan's speech signals growing diplomatic coordination among Muslim-majority nations to address what many perceive as unchecked Israeli aggression.
As global markets monitor the situation for potential energy and trade disruptions, the OIC meeting is expected to produce a joint statement calling for multilateral de-escalation measures. (With input from Reuters)
