Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a sharp warning to Iran, stating that “retaliation is expected if the attacks continue,” amid escalating regional tensions in March 2026 involving direct confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran.
His remarks referred specifically to Iranian strikes on regional states and civilian infrastructure, while offering what he described as a “friendly warning” to Tehran to halt its actions and prevent a wider war.
Background
Tensions between Turkey and Iran have risen following a serious incident on March 4, when NATO systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading toward Turkish airspace. Although Iran claimed it was accidental, Ankara viewed it as a major provocation.
