Iran Conflict: Turkish President Urges Ceasefire as Civilian Toll Rises Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has condemned the escalating violence in Iran, highlighting the suffering of civilians, especially children. Speaking in Ankara, Erdoğan vowed that Türkiye will intensify diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and restore peace. “We stand on the side of peace. We want bloodshed to stop, tears to cease, and for our region to finally attain lasting peace,” he said, warning that inaction could trigger serious regional and global security risks. The violence follows joint U.S.-Israeli strikes since Saturday, reportedly killing senior Iranian officials, including Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile attacks on U.S.-linked sites in Gulf countries, resulting in multiple casualties. Official reports estimate at least 800 deaths across all sides, including six U.S. service members, 18 seriously wounded, and others with minor injuries. Erdoğan stressed the urgent need to halt the conflict to prevent further economic and geopolitical instability in the region.