Turkey's Top Council Warns: Regional Crisis Could "Undermine National Unity"

A powerful Turkish security council has declared that escalating tensions in the Middle East, following an attack on Iran, threaten to destabilize the entire region and harm Turkey's domestic unity. The National Security Council, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, met for several hours. It called for all sides to avoid further conflict and to maintain a ceasefire. The council stated the recent "unlawful attack on Iran" increased the risk of regional war. The council also addressed two major domestic issues. It emphasized the need for strong national unity against terrorism and external threats. It then discussed recent incidents in Turkish schools, labeling them "vile attacks" on the country's social and moral values. The council directed state officials to take necessary measures against such events. The statement signals Turkey's deep concern about being drawn into regional conflict. It also shows the government linking foreign threats to domestic stability.