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Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala warned that escalating current tensions in the Middle East and the risk of evolving into hot conflict "is not in the interest of any party, especially the regional countries."
In a social media statement addressing recent regional developments, Ala emphasized Türkiye's unwavering commitment to resolving regional problems through dialogue and diplomacy.
"Escalating the current tension in the Middle East and the risk of it evolving into a hot conflict is not in the interest of any party, especially the regional countries," Ala stated, highlighting the shared risks facing all nations in the region.
The deputy chairman stressed the critical need for immediate action: "In this framework, it is essential to take rapid and effective steps to reduce tensions."
Ala reaffirmed Türkiye's readiness to support peace efforts, declaring: "Türkiye is ready to contribute to every constructive initiative to be taken in this direction."
The US has evacuated personnel from locations in the Middle East as it expects reciprocal attacks between Israel and Iran, CBS News reported Wednesday, citing multiple sources. US officials received information that Israel stands "fully ready to launch an operation into Iran," it said.
Washington believes that Iran could retaliate against American sites in neighboring Iraq following any Israeli strike, prompting the evacuation advisory, according to the news outlet.
The State Department ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel from Iraq on Wednesday due to "heightened regional tensions."
"The Department of State requires US government personnel in Iraq to live and work under strict security due to serious threats," said the travel advisory.
Currently, the US has a level 4 travel advisory to Iraq, which corresponds to "do not travel."
"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq," says the State Department's advisory.
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