Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan voiced strong support for Iran during an emergency session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, declaring confidence that Iran will ultimately prevail amid its escalating confrontation with Israel. He described the Israeli government, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the gravest threat to peace and stability in the region.
Comparing Israel’s current policies to those of Nazi Germany under Hitler, Erdogan warned that Tel Aviv’s actions are setting the entire region—and potentially the world—on fire. “Victory will be on Iran’s side,” he asserted, stating that Netanyahu’s Zionist ambitions risk global catastrophe, much like the fascist movements of the 20th century.
Erdogan condemned recent Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a blatant breach of international law. He emphasized Iran’s right to self-defense and reaffirmed Türkiye’s unwavering solidarity with the Iranian people. “Iran, with its deep-rooted state traditions and national unity, will overcome these challenging times,” he said.
The Turkish president also strongly criticized Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, which have entered their 21st month. He accused Israeli forces of intentionally targeting civilians, including children, and using hunger as a weapon of war. “Two million of our brothers and sisters in Gaza are living in conditions worse than Nazi concentration camps,” Erdogan stated.
He warned that Israel is deliberately escalating the conflict to engulf the wider region. “The Israeli government is the main obstacle to regional peace,” he said, referencing not only Gaza but also increasing violence in the West Bank, where he noted that “the market of atrocities has heated up.”
Erdogan urged the global community—especially Muslim nations—to act swiftly to prevent further escalation. “I call on the international community to stop Israel before the conflict spreads even more,” he appealed.
In a broader geopolitical context, Erdogan warned against the re-emergence of a colonial-style order in the Middle East. Referring to the historic Sykes-Picot Agreement, he vowed that Türkiye would not allow a new map to be drawn “in blood.”
He also stressed the urgent need for unity among Muslim countries, highlighting a shared destiny between Istanbul and Tehran. “The Islamic world must become a united and independent power center. We are on the brink of an era where our global role will expand—but we must first resolve internal divisions,” he concluded.
