Erdogan Backs Iran’s Right to Self-Defense Against Israeli Strikes
Key Developments
- Turkey’s Strong Stance
- President Erdogan declares Iran has “legitimate right” to defend itself against Israel’s “state terrorism”
- Accuses Israel of nuclear hypocrisy: “Possesses nukes but ignores international rules”
- Reiterates Netanyahu is “biggest regional threat”
- Military Preparations
- Turkey on “high alert” for conflict spillover
- Orders defense industry to boost missile production (medium/long-range)
- Warning: “Nobody should dare test us”
- Casualty Toll
- Iran: 224+ dead (per Iranian officials)
- Israel: 24+ killed, hundreds wounded (per Netanyahu’s office)
Why This Matters
- NATO Member Backs Iran: Turkey’s position challenges Western allies
- Nuclear Double Standards: Highlights Israel’s undeclared arsenal
- Regional Escalation: Turkish missile production hike signals readiness
