Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan initiates diplomatic tour in Middle East

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced a diplomatic tour across Middle Eastern countries aimed at ending current hostilities. Fidan stated he will present Turkey's proposals for achieving lasting peace in the region. During his announcement in Ankara, Fidan criticized Israel for the reported targeting of Iranian state officials, specifically mentioning Ali Larijani, describing such actions as illegal and outside the norms of warfare. Turkey has expressed concern over regional stability, labeling the conflict a threat to security. Simultaneously, Ankara has urged Iranian authorities to avoid further provocations. The Turkish government is calling for an urgent de-escalation of tensions between the parties involved. While Turkey condemns the current military operations, it continues to position itself as a neutral mediator between the conflicting nations.