With Western powers backing, Israel trying to ignite regional conflict: Turkish President Erdogan

ISTANBUL

The Zionist Israeli government, aided by Western powers, is attempting to ignite a regional conflict, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, following Israel's overnight attack on Iran.

Erdogan made the remarks at a ceremony in Hatay, southern Türkiye, to deliver new homes to people impacted by the devastating earthquakes in February 2023.

"It is crucial not to fall into the trap set by Israel and its supporters," Erdogan said, adding that Israel’s approach would ultimately fail: "With this mindset, Israel will achieve nothing."

Erdogan also expressed well-wishes to the Iranian government and people. “I extend my best wishes to our neighbor Iran and the Iranian government, who were targeted by Israeli aggression last night.”