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“Whoever Reaches Out to Turkey Will Get Burned,” Erdoğan Warns – Reference to Cyprus

Published March 11, 2026, 14:18
“Whoever Reaches Out to Turkey Will Get Burned,” Erdoğan Warns – Reference to Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned that whoever “reaches out to Turkey” will “get burned,” referring to developments in the region and efforts to protect Turkish interests. He emphasized that Turkey will not back down in the face of threats and will defend its interests in every way. Erdoğan referred to the history of Turkey, Cyprus, the War of Independence, and the victory at Çanakkale, to emphasize the “character of Turkey and the Turkish nation.” He stressed that Turkey will not renounce its historical heritage and will continue to honor its ancestors. He expressed concern about the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and its wider implications, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only way to end the crisis. He argued that Turkey is not remaining indifferent to developments and will continue to take initiatives to resolve crises.