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Under Israeli attack, Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defense: Erdogan

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18-06-2025 | 06:28

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Under Israeli attack, Iran has 'legitimate' right to self-defense: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday Iran had the "legitimate" right to defend itself in the face of Israel's ongoing bombing campaign, now in its sixth day.

"It is a very natural, legitimate, and legal right for Iran to defend itself against Israel's thuggery and state terrorism," the Turkish leader said, a day after he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "the biggest threat to the security of the region."

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