Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
Al-Monitor's headline. Reported by Al-Monitor, Middle East Eye, The Jerusalem Post.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Reuters, as reported by Al-Monitor, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday cautioned against any renewed attack on Iran, saying it would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict. Middle East Eye also reported Fidan's warning, adding that diplomacy and dialogue are the only way to end the war. The Jerusalem Post reported that leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war. Fidan met his counterpart, according to Al-Monitor, but the excerpt does not give further details of that meeting. The sources agree on the core warning. The story is developing, and the excerpts supplied do not describe any outcome of the Istanbul meeting.
Key points
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned against any renewed attack on Iran, according to Middle East Eye.
- Al-Monitor, citing Reuters, reported that a renewed attack would further expand the conflict there.
- Fidan said diplomacy and dialogue were the only way to end the war, Al-Monitor reported.
- The Jerusalem Post reported that leaders from seven countries met in Istanbul on Friday about the Iran war.
What we know
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday cautioned against any renewed attack on Iran.
- Fidan said such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict, according to Al-Monitor.
- Fidan said diplomacy and dialogue are the only way to end the war, according to Middle East Eye.
- Leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday, per The Jerusalem Post.
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Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way. According to Reuters, as reported by Al-Monitor, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday cautioned against any renewed attack on Iran, saying it would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict. Middle East Eye also reported Fidan's warning, adding that diplomacy and dialogue are the only way to end the war. The Jerusalem Post reported that leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war. Fidan met his counterpart, according to Al-Monitor, but the excerpt does not give further details of that meeting. The sources agree on the core warning. The story is developing, and the excerpts supplied do not describe any outcome of the Istanbul meeting. Covered by 3 publications. Al-Monitor: Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way. Middle East Eye: Turkey warns against renewed attack on Iran, says diplomacy only way. The Jerusalem Post: Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way.
Who is covering it
- Al-Monitor United States Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way ISTANBUL, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict there, adding that diplomacy and dialogue were the only way to end the war. Fidan met his counterpart 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Middle East Eye United Kingdom Turkey warns against renewed attack on Iran, says diplomacy only way Turkey warns against renewed attack on Iran, says diplomacy only way Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict. Diplomacy and dialogue are the only way to end the war, Fida 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way Leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war. 23 Oct · Tier 3
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