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Turkey, Tajikistan urge Iran-US de-escalation
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Fidan called for regional cooperation as the US amasses military assets in the West Asis region amid a spike in tensions with Iran.
“It’s wrong to start the war again,” Fidan said.
The US has sent an aircraft carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf as Washington continues to threaten to launch renewed attacks against Iran after last June’s 12-day conflict.
Tajikistan's Foreign Ministry also reacted to the escalation of tension in the region as a result of the United States, stressing that there has to be intensified efforts for de-escalation.
In a statement, Tajik Foreign Ministry emphasized that Dushanbe opposes any military actions against Iran and supports the peaceful resolution of all conflicts exclusively through the diplomatic means.
Tajikistan is seriously concerned about the escalation of the situation in the West Asia, particularly with regard to Iran, the statement said, adding that the ministry emphasized that Dushanbe "opposes any military actions and supports the peaceful resolution of all conflicts exclusively through diplomatic means."
The Tajik side also urged all parties to adhere to the principles of the UN Charter and the norms of international law, and to "make every effort to preserve peace and stability in the region."