Erdoğan says Israel's actions In Lebanon and Syria now threaten Türkiye

The United States and Iran have traded fresh attacks even as Washington continues to signal that a diplomatic breakthrough may be close. The US has targeted ...

Erdoğan says Israel's actions In Lebanon and Syria now threaten Türkiye
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27.6K views • Jun 12, 2026
Erdoğan says Israel's actions In Lebanon and Syria now threaten Türkiye

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The United States and Iran have traded fresh attacks even as Washington continues to signal that a diplomatic breakthrough may be close. The US has targeted Iranian-linked shipping and infrastructure around the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against sites hosting US forces in the region. Despite Trump's talk of a deal, Iranian officials insist major differences remain.

On Thursday, Trump threatened to seize Iran's key oil export facilities on Kharg Island, only to back away just hours later. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that Tel Aviv is not a party to the talks. Israel has stepped up its military operations in Lebanon and Syria, prompting a warning from Turkish President Erdoğan that its aggression is threatening Türkiye as well. So as tensions rise across multiple fronts, can diplomacy keep pace with events on the ground?

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Gideon Levy
Journalist

Annelle Sheline
Senior Fellow Quincy Institute

Helin Sari Ertem
Associate Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University

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