Iran’s Moment of Opportunity
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SydsvenskanThe challenge is to find a position where the Iranian regime's fear can be reconciled with the Iranian people's right to live in peace and security, writes Abdullah Gül, former president of Turkey.
Moment of Opportunity - OrissaPOST
On 28 February, the United States and Israel shocked the world by launching strikes across Iran and assassinating the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Civilian casualties quickly mounted, including 150 civilians—mostly children—killed when American missiles struck an elementary school. Iran duly retaliated by targeting Israel and US bases across the region and throttling maritime […]
Former President Abdullah Gül, in his assessment of Iran, argued that the military interventions of the US and Israel have further destabilized the region. He also warned Tehran against pursuing "maximalist" policies.
Abdullah Gul wrote in an article: “Iran must distance itself from the maximalist position. It can achieve sanctions relief and an end to the blockade, and move towards a return to the international community without being forced to surrender. But this opportunity is running out. After the US midterm elections in November, the Trump administration will feel less urgency to reach an agreement.”
In an article he wrote for Project Syndicate, an international think tank and analysis platform, Abdullah Gül stated that the US and Israeli military interventions against Iran lacked international legitimacy and were destabilizing the entire region. He also issued a clear warning to the Iranian government, urging them to "avoid short-term gains and focus on normalization with the Gulf and lifting sanctions, rather than pursuing maximalist polic…
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