Turkish president backs Iran’s right to self-defense amid conflict with Israel – Middle East Monitor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday addressed the conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing support for Iran’s right to self-defense against Israel, Anadolu reports.

“It is entirely natural, legitimate, and lawful for Iran to defend itself against Israel’s banditry and state terrorism,” Erdogan said during the Justice and Development (AK) Party Parliamentary Group Meeting in the capital Ankara.

His remarks came amid growing Israeli strikes…