Brink of War: Turkey Warns of Israeli Strike on Iran 2026 Amid US Naval Buildup
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns of a potential Israeli strike on Iran in 2026. With Trump's naval buildup and Iran's all-out war threat, Middle East stability is at risk.
The Middle East is holding its breath. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has issued a stark warning that Israel is actively seeking an opportunity to strike Iran, a move that could ignite a regional firestorm.
Israeli Strike on Iran 2026: Turkey’s Warning and the US Naval Buildup
In an interview with broadcaster NTV on January 23, 2026, Fidan stated that signs point toward Israel looking for a window to launch an attack. He conveyed these concerns directly to Iranian officials during a recent trip to Tehran, noting that "a friend speaks bitter truths."
This diplomatic alert follows a high-level phone call between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Erdogan reaffirmed Turkey's opposition to foreign interventions in the region.
Trump’s Naval 'Armada' and Iran’s Defiance
The situation has escalated with Donald Trump announcing the deployment of a naval "armada" toward the Gulf. According to Reuters, the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has diverted from the South China Sea and is expected to arrive within days.
Iran's response has been unequivocal. A senior official told Reuters that any attack would be treated as "an all-out war." They've placed their military on the highest alert, citing the need to restore balance against what they call constant military threats from the United States. This marks the most significant buildup since June 2024, during the 12-day war involving Israel.
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