Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that the ongoing war against Iran is pushing the Middle East toward greater instability. Speaking at a ruling party meeting in Ankara on Thursday, he accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of spreading conflict throughout the region. Erdogan described the current war as one of the most painful chapters in the region’s recent history.

Highlighting the rising civilian casualties, Erdogan said the war against Iran is drowning the region in blood and gunpowder, with even innocent children becoming targets. He emphasized the humanitarian cost of the conflict and referred to it as Israel’s war, claiming that all of humanity is paying the price.

Erdogan added that during these difficult times, Turkey will stand beside its brotherly nations, signaling continued solidarity amid the regional turmoil.