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TEHRAN \u2014 Iran summoned Turkey\u2019s ambassador to Tehran on Monday following \u201cbaseless and provocative\u201d remarks by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s Deputy Foreign Minister Mahmoud Heidari summoned Turkish Ambassador Hicabi Kirlangic, condemning Fidan\u2019s remarks as \u201cunfounded and reckless.\u201d<\/p>\n
Heidari urged Ankara to \u201cprioritize regional stability over divisive rhetoric\u201d and redirected focus toward Israel\u2019s actions, stating, \u201cInstead of leveling accusations, our Turkish counterparts should address the Zionist regime\u2019s crimes in Palestine and its occupation of Syrian lands.\u201d<\/p>\n
For his part, the Turkish ambassador highlighted his country’s commitment to preserving and strengthening friendly ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating:<\/p>\n
“We firmly believe that Turkey and Iran, as two significant countries, should collaborate closely to bolster bilateral relations, regional engagement, and to address and mitigate existing threats.”<\/p>\n
Kirlangic noted that he will relay the perspectives of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to his own Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n
A day after Tehran\u2019s move, Turkey summoned Iran\u2019s charge d\u2019affaires, accusing Tehran of \u201cpoliticizing diplomacy.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson said, \u201cDialogue should occur through private channels, not public provocations.\u201d<\/p>\n
The situation between the two neighbors heated up after Fidan accused Iran of \u201cdestabilizing\u201d Syria. Iran helped President Bashar Assad fight Daesh insurgencies during the 2010s, a move Fidan labeled as \u201cdangerous\u201d without spelling out more details.\u00a0
\u201cIf you seek to destabilize a third country, others can reciprocate by supporting groups within your borders,\u201d the top diplomat said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Turkish official’s remarks drew condemnatory reactions from multiple Iranian figures.<\/p>\n
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei rejected Turkey\u2019s criticism, describing Iran\u2019s Syria policy as a \u201cprincipled defense of territorial integrity against terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile Tehran and Ankara hold differing views on certain regional issues, we have successfully managed differences through dialogue to prevent damage to bilateral ties,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
However, he cautioned that \u201cunconstructive rhetoric\u201d from Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Fidan, required Iran to assert its stance \u201cclearly and decisively.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cWhile some neighbors prioritize normalization with occupiers [the Israeli regime], Iran remains committed to resisting imperialism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Additionally, Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran\u2019s Parliamentary National Security Committee, issued a stark warning: \u201cIran will not wait for a stone to shatter its window\u2014it will dismantle the aggressor\u2019s house first.\u201d<\/p>\n
His remarks underscored Tehran\u2019s readiness to preempt perceived threats, a theme echoed by Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n
Velayati emphasized that Ankara has been echoing \u201cforeign narratives\u201d and eroding mutual trust, stating, \u201cIran\u2019s regional role is non-negotiable. Those testing our resolve will face strategic regret.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHistory has shown that Iran remains steadfast in its principles and will respond appropriately to any disrespect.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also highlighted the geographical proximity and shared interests between Iran and Turkey, stressing the importance of Turkish officials avoiding statements that could strain bilateral ties.<\/p>\n
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is always open to dialogue and interaction, but it will not remain silent in the face of baseless rhetoric,” he pointed out.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n