Beneath Israeli assault, Iran has ‘authentic’ proper to self-defence: Erdogan

“We’re intently following Israel’s terrorist assaults on Iran. All our establishments are on excessive alert concerning the attainable results of those assaults on Turkiye,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated. File
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday (Jun 18, 2025) that Iran had the “authentic” proper to defend itself within the face of Israel’s ongoing bombing marketing campaign, now in its sixth day.

“It’s a very pure, authentic and authorized proper for Iran to defend itself towards Israel’s thuggery and state terrorism,” the Turkish chief stated, a day after referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “the largest menace to the safety of the area”.

The long-range blitz started early on Friday (Jun 13, 2025), when Israel launched a large bombing marketing campaign that prompted Iran to hit again with missiles and drones, together with hypersonic missiles.

“These assaults had been organised whereas the Iranian nuclear negotiations had been happening,” Mr. Erdogan stated.

“Israel, which possesses nuclear weapons and doesn’t recognise any worldwide guidelines.. didn’t anticipate the negotiations to finish however carried out a terrorist act with out ready for the outcome,” he added.

Iran says at the very least 224 folks have been killed within the Israeli assaults, which have focused nuclear and navy services, whereas Iranian hearth on Israel has claimed at the very least 24 lives and wounded a whole bunch extra, Mr. Netanyahu’s workplace stated.

“We’re intently following Israel’s terrorist assaults on Iran. All our establishments are on excessive alert concerning the attainable results of those assaults on Turkiye,” Mr. Erdogan stated.

“We’re making preparations for each type of state of affairs,” he stated. “No person ought to dare to check us,” he added.

On Monday (Jun 16, 2025), Mr. Erdogan stated he had ordered the defence trade to extend manufacturing of medium and long-range missiles to “enhance its stage of deterrence” in gentle of the air battle between Israel and Iran.