Exploring the Complexity of Turkish-Iranian Relationships: Fidan’s Stance on Kurdish Militants and Palestinian Issue

Recently, the relationship between Turkey and Iran has become a source of concern as Turkish officials have been meeting with their Iranian counterparts. This has sparked questions about the nature of their relationship, which may have been answered by Foreign Minister Khan Fidan’s statement in an interview with the “Al-Arabiya” network. According to Fidan, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq are prepared to confront the Kurdish underground (PKK) in the Sinjar region of northern Iraq.

Turkey’s recognition of Israel’s independence in 1949 made it the first Muslim country to do so. However, this recognition came at a time when Ankara’s relationship with Tehran was already established through ties between Reza Pahlavi and Atatürk, the first shah and founder of modern Turkey respectively. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the nature of their relationship due to frequent meetings between Turkish officials and their Iranian counterparts.

Israel’s stance towards Turkey has been strained due to anti-Israeli measures taken by Ankara. For instance, there has been a cessation of trade with Israel. Additionally, a meeting between Fidan and Falah al-Fiad, chairman of pro-Iranian militias “Hashad al-Shaabi,” raised concerns given subsequent Iranian attacks on Israel. Despite his past actions against Israel, Fidan had hoped for potential cooperation with him after his appointment as Foreign Minister following last year’s elections. However, his recent statements and meetings suggest a different stance towards Israel than expected.

Fidan acknowledges that tensions between Israel and Iran could escalate into a larger conflict if not addressed promptly. Yet he also recognizes efforts by Qatar and Egypt to mediate between Israel and Hamas, indicating that Turkey is taking a non-active role in these negotiations.

Regarding Gaza Strip and Palestinian issue, Fidan suggests a two-state solution based on 1967 borders as a potential long-term solution that aligns with views many Palestinians including Hamas.

Overall, Fidan’s statements highlight the complexity of Middle Eastern relations and challenges faced in achieving lasting peace.

The foreign minister believes that pro-Iranian militias in Iraq are preparing to confront Kurdish militants (PKK) in northern Iraq’s Sinjar region.

The article discusses Turkey’s recognition of Israel’s independence back in 1949 as well as its current tense relationship with Iran due to frequent meetings between officials from both countries.

Fidan believes that Iran is preparing for confrontations with Kurdish militants (PKK) in northern Iraq’s Sinjar region.

The article also highlights Turkey’s stance towards Gaza Strip and Palestinian issue where it suggests that two state solution based on 1967 borders is possible long term solution.