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Erdogan Calls Iran's Response to Israel Strikes 'Legitimate' and Condemns Israeli 'Banditry'

Associated PressJune 21, 20251 min27,200 views
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Erdogan's Stance on Recent Strikes

  • 🇹🇷 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Iran's response to Israeli strikes was "legitimate and legal."
  • 💡 He described Israel's actions against Iran, as well as Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria, as "banditry."

Justification for Iran's Actions

  • 🛡️ Erdogan views Iran's measures as a natural and lawful act of self-defense to protect its people against Israeli state terrorism.
  • 🎯 He believes Israel's actions are an attempt to engulf the region in conflict and chaos.

Criticism of Israeli Security Strategy

  • ⚠️ The President asserted that those who believe they can establish security by threatening their neighbors' safety are pursuing a "crude fantasy."
  • 🌍 He emphasized that Israel cannot ensure its own security by jeopardizing the security of its neighbors.
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