Erdogan Warns Israel Must Not 'Dynamite' US-Iran Peace Deal

Turkiye's President Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Israel must not be permitted to "ddynamite" the agreement between the United States and Iran, arguing that peace efforts in the Middle East cannot succeed without the support of regional countries.

Speaking on Saturday in Istanbul alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Erdogan said that "no solution that does not take strength from the will and contributions of regional countries can be lasting."

Sharp Criticism of Israel

Erdogan said Turkiye was closely watching what he described as efforts by the Israeli administration to derail the US-Iran deal. "We are closely following the Israeli administration's attempts to dynamite the (U.S.-Iran) deal," he said. "The current war-addicted Israeli government must not be allowed to drown our geography in the smell of gunpowder and blood again."

The Turkish leader has repeatedly accused Israel of seeking to undermine the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. He has also condemned Israeli military actions in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria on multiple occasions.

Indirect Talks in Qatar

The comments come as delegations from the United States and Iran met in Qatar last week for indirect negotiations aimed at advancing their agreement following recent exchanges of fire between the two sides.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Tehran would establish a "communication channel" with Washington to report any breaches of the memorandum of understanding.

Terms of the Agreement

The memorandum, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan, includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme and a timeframe for a final deal intended to permanently end the conflict.

Despite the framework, tensions have persisted. The United States and Iran launched tit-for-tat attacks last week as both sides debated the interpretation and meaning of the agreement.

With the fragile understanding still under strain and regional powers weighing in, the coming weeks will test whether the diplomatic momentum can hold. What role should regional countries play in securing a lasting peace? Share this article and join the conversation.

Source: Al Jazeera English