# Turkey's response to Middle East instability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkeys-response-to-middle-east-instability
> Updated: 2026-09-07T22:41:37.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued several warnings regarding regional instability in the Middle East. Initially, during Mevlid-i Nebi Week celebrations, Erdoğan called for Islamic unity to create collective deterrence against Israel. He criticized the Israeli government as “war-addicted” and accused its policies of being genocidal, specifically citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the displacement of people in Lebanon.

Following these remarks, Erdoğan addressed broader regional tensions, including the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran. He warned that Turkey would not be a spectator to hostile actions intended to encircle the country, asserting that Ankara would respond to any threats to its security. Additionally, he noted the global economic impact of the instability, linking rising oil prices to unresolved tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Turkey's Erdoğan warns against regional attempts to encircle the country

President Erdoğan warned that Turkey will respond to hostile attempts to encircle the nation amid rising Middle East tensions and global economic concerns regarding oil prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-erdoan-warns-against-regional-attempts-to-encircle-the-country

### 2026-08-28: Erdoğan calls for Islamic unity and deterrence against Israel

Turkish President Erdoğan called for Islamic unity and stronger deterrence to protect regional rights, while condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon as genocidal and destabilizing.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/van-hosts-mevlid-i-nebi-program-featuring-regional-updates-and-gaza-solidarity

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