Turkey Leads Regional Coalition for Iran Ceasefire as War Devastates

Turkey has emerged as a leading regional mediator seeking to end the war in Iran while condemning both US-Israeli aggression and Iranian retaliation.

President Erdogan condemned Operation Epic Fury and Turkey has condemned Tehran's missile attacks against GCC countries.

Al-Jazeera Net

The Guardian included interviews with Iranians fleeing the country, expressing a hope that the bombing is working to remove the regime.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan formed a coalition of necessity to reduce the intensity of the conflict.

Left Voice characterized this as a coalition seeking to redefine the regional balance.

Al-Sharq al-Awsat

Anadolu reported Turkish Vice President Yilmaz stating that Israeli attacks aim to destabilize the region.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted 20% of global oil and gas supplies.

“Turkey: Israeli attacks in the region aim to destabilize the region”

Anadolu Ajansi

Brent crude prices jumped 53% since before the war began.

Iraqi officials told AP the war had dealt a heavy blow to the Iraqi economy.

Haaretz reported Gulf states deliberating on post-war security architectures.

The Guardian noted that Gulf elder states are stepping back from the US-Israeli venture.

Council on Foreign Relations

The Israeli marginalization of Gulf states represent a profound geopolitical shift.