ISTANBUL

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday held a phone conversation with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimur Al Said to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, along with broader regional and global issues.

The Turkish Communications Directorate said Erdogan warned that “the clashes sparked by Israel’s attacks on Iran pose a significant risk to regional security,” emphasizing that “the region cannot tolerate a new war.”

He further criticized the administration of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing it as “a problem for global stability and security.”

Erdogan expressed particular concern that the attacks occurred just before the sixth round of nuclear negotiations, underscoring Ankara's position that “negotiation is the only way to resolve the nuclear dispute.”

Highlighting the humanitarian dimension, Erdogan also stressed that “the recent developments must not overshadow the genocide being carried out by Israel in Gaza.”