Merve Berker
June 22, 2025•Update: June 23, 2025
ANKARA
The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern on Sunday over the US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, warning it could escalate the regional conflict into a global crisis.
“The US attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear sites on June 22 has maximized the risk we repeatedly highlighted, the escalation of conflict and destabilization of the security environment,” the ministry said in a statement.
Ankara said it is “deeply concerned” about the possible consequences of the operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities.
“These developments may lead the regional dispute to a global level. We do not want to see such a disastrous scenario unfold,” the statement added.
Türkiye called on all parties involved to act responsibly and “immediately halt reciprocal attacks” to avoid further casualties and destruction.
“The only way to resolve the dispute over Iran’s nuclear program is through negotiations,” the ministry emphasized, urging the international community to support diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful solution.
“Türkiye stands ready to fulfill its responsibilities and make constructive contributions,” the statement concluded.
The statement came hours after the US launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, including the Fordo facility, using bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles.
US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that American forces carried out "very successful" airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, amid growing fears of a broader conflict in the region.
Following the US strikes, Iran called on the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to condemn the US aggression and to hold accountable those who violate international law.
Hostilities broke out on June 13 when Israel launched airstrikes on several sites across Iran, including military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.
Israeli authorities said at least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured since then in Iranian missile attacks.
Meanwhile, in Iran, 430 people have been killed and more than 3,500 wounded in the Israeli assault, according to the Iranian Health Ministry.
