Erdogan: Iran has the right to self-defense against Israel, Netanyahu "the biggest threat to the region"

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked Israel today, Wednesday, for waging an illegitimate war against Iran.

Erdogan said that Iran has a "legitimate" right to self-defense against Israeli strikes, explaining that his country is preparing for any scenario regarding the possible consequences of these attacks.


In a significant escalation, Erdogan referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "the biggest threat to the region".

Adding that: "Israel, which possesses nuclear weapons and does not recognize any international rules... did not wait for the negotiations to end but carried out its terrorist act without waiting for the result".


He also pointed out that Turkey is closely monitoring the "terrorist" Israeli attacks on Iran, adding: all our institutions are on high alert regarding the possible consequences of these attacks, in Turkey". He added "We are preparing for any scenario. And no one should dare to test us".​