President Erdogan Urges US, Israel to End War on Iran Before It Engulfs Region

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly urged the United States and Israel to stop their military campaign against Iran before it "engulfs the entire region," framing the situation as an immediate regional danger and calling for diplomacy.

“Turkish president calls for end to US-Israeli war with Iran before it escalates Recep Tayyip Erdogan stresses diplomatic solution is 'completely possible,' highlights Türkiye’s cautious approach amid regional tensions ISTANBUL Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for an end to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran before it escalates and engulfs the region, stressing that a diplomatic solution remains "completely possible" if given a chance”

Anadolu Ajansı

Anadolu Ajansı reported that Erdogan “called for an end to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran before it escalates and engulfs the region,” emphasising that a negotiated solution remains possible.

Anadolu Ajansı

The Times of Israel quoted Erdogan saying he is "in favor of peace and tranquility prevailing in every inch and corner of our region" and explicitly warned that the US‑Israel actions must stop “before it escalates and completely engulfs the region in flames.”

Report.az likewise recorded Erdogan’s appeal that "The war between Iran and Israel–US must be stopped before it engulfs the entire region."

Erdogan framed his remarks as part of an active diplomatic push, saying Ankara is working to "return to the negotiating table" and revive diplomacy rather than escalate conflict.

Anadolu Ajansı reported Erdogan as saying Türkiye is "patiently continuing efforts to return to the negotiating table and revive diplomacy," and stressed that a diplomatic solution is "completely possible" if pursued.

Report.az

Report.az quoted Erdogan similarly: "We continue our efforts to bring discussions back to the negotiating table."

The Times of Israel captured the same emphasis on diplomacy alongside a pledge to preserve regional calm: "We are in favor of peace and tranquility prevailing in every inch and corner of our region."

At the same time, Erdogan stressed that Türkiye must act cautiously to shield itself from spillover and sectarian strife, saying Ankara is "speaking cautiously" and "taking careful measures to protect itself" from surrounding fires.

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The Times of Israel

Anadolu Ajansı reported that "given the sensitivity of the situation, Türkiye is speaking cautiously and taking careful measures to protect itself from the conflicts around it."

The Times of Israel quoted Erdogan: "Given the sensitivity of the situation we are in, we are speaking very carefully... We are acting cautiously to protect Turkey from the fire surrounding us."

Report.az echoed Turkey’s regional solidarity stance, noting "Türkiye does not turn its back on friendly and brotherly nations in such difficult times."

Erdogan warned about broader regional consequences, citing risks such as sectarian strife and economic fallout including higher oil prices.

Anadolu Ajansı reported Erdogan had warned against "bloody scenarios that are being staged in our region, particularly sectarian strife."

Anadolu Ajansı

The Times of Israel highlighted concerns that the prolonged Israel‑Iran conflict "has raised concerns about regional stability and the potential for broader sectarian violence."

Report.az linked the attacks to economic impacts, saying such attacks "are driving up oil prices and creating risks for the global economy."

The immediate context for Erdogan’s remarks, as reported, is a sharp escalation of hostilities between Israel, the United States and Iran; Report.az states that "On February 28, the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran. As a result, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several senior officials were killed."

“Turkish president calls for end to US-Israeli war with Iran before it escalates Recep Tayyip Erdogan stresses diplomatic solution is 'completely possible,' highlights Türkiye’s cautious approach amid regional tensions ISTANBUL Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for an end to the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran before it escalates and engulfs the region, stressing that a diplomatic solution remains "completely possible" if given a chance”

Anadolu Ajansı

Other outlets described the wider environment as "rising tensions" and an "ongoing" conflict but did not repeat that specific casualty claim in the excerpts provided here, underscoring that the fatality report is sourced to Report.az.

Report.az

Anadolu Ajansı characterised the situation as an "ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran," and The Times of Israel described Erdogan’s remarks as coming "amid rising tensions in the Middle East."