Turkish Foreign Minister: "Israel May Disrupt U.S.-Iran Post-War Negotiations"

Revealed in Interview with Anadolu Agency

Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister, warned that post-war follow-up negotiations between the United States and Iran could face technical obstacles, stating, "There is a possibility that Israel could disrupt the negotiation process."

Hakan Fidan, Turkey's Foreign Minister, is holding a press conference in Moscow, Russia, on the 16th (local time). Photo by AFP Yonhap News

In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Turkey’s state-run news agency, on the 21st (local time), Minister Fidan said, "Negotiations can sometimes reach a stalemate, and we must be prepared for that," adding, "Israel, which is always ready to disrupt the negotiation process whenever an opportunity arises, is waiting on the sidelines."

He explained that certain technical issues, such as sanctions and nuclear verification, remain subject to an additional 60 days of discussion, but maintained cautious optimism, noting, "Both the United States and Iran have demonstrated political will on the core issues."

These remarks came as U.S.-Iran post-war follow-up negotiations, regarding the Lebanon ceasefire issue, have been faltering. The two countries launched follow-up talks at the Bürgenstock Resort near Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on the same day in accordance with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the ceasefire, but the talks have reached a stalemate.

Meanwhile, Minister Fidan explained that the previous day, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United States held a meeting to discuss the Libya issue, and also addressed matters related to the Mediterranean and Africa.

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