Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan has warned that Israel’s expansionist policies have become a threat to global security, linking regional conflicts to wider instability affecting energy markets and migration flows.
Speaking at a conference organised by the Vienna Academy of Diplomacy during a visit to Austria, Fidan said conflicts driven by external power dynamics have led to long-term instability, stressing the importance of territorial sovereignty in resolving crises.
He said ongoing wars have contributed to volatility in global energy markets and raised the risk of large-scale migration towards Europe, warning that the consequences extend beyond the Middle East.
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Addressing tensions involving Iran, Fidan pointed to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz as underscoring the need for alternative regional connectivity projects, including transport and energy corridors linking the Gulf to global markets via Syria, Iraq and Turkey.
He said negotiations between Iran and the United States have reached a critical stage, adding that Turkey supports mediation efforts while maintaining communication with both sides.
Fidan cautioned against assuming that the current ceasefire would hold, noting that longstanding disputes are complex and require sustained diplomatic engagement.
He added that the recent war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has had a significant impact on the international order within weeks, particularly in energy and security, intensifying global uncertainty.
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