Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Warns of Iran's 'Self-Destructive' Strategy Amid Regional Conflict The Turkish foreign minister emphasized that a potential shift in Iran’s leadership could offer a rare chance to end the ongoing conflict in the region, while condemning Tehran’s “self-destructive” approach of indiscriminately attacking Gulf neighbors. Fidan described the Middle East as facing one of its most volatile periods in decades, but highlighted that Iran’s political transition might create a diplomatic opportunity absent since the war began. “A new leadership structure may reshape Iran’s decision-making and create an opportunity to stop the war,” he stated during a live broadcast on TRT Haber news channel. Fidan noted that Iran’s current leadership, operating under a temporary three-member council, may exhibit greater flexibility in addressing the crisis. “This could be a window of opportunity, if used wisely,” he said, stressing that any diplomatic framework must balance the concerns of all parties. “It must be a formula that does not humiliate the Iranians, while also addressing the legitimate worries of others,” he warned. He argued that prolonging the war would lead to “far worse consequences than any concession that might be made.” Fidan criticized Iran’s strategy of bombing Gulf states, including Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, as an “unbelievably wrong strategy.” He pointed out that many Gulf nations had made significant efforts to prevent the conflict, with Qatar’s leaders still attempting to avert escalation hours before the attacks. Despite this, Iran launched widespread strikes without distinction, heightening regional risks and undermining its own interests.#iran #turkey #abbas_araghchi #hakan_fidin #recep_tayyip_erdoan
