LAHORE: Turkey, on Tuesday, expressed concerns over the ongoing protests in Iran and warned against any escalation.
Turkish foreign ministry said that it was concerned over the protests that have erupted in Iran which have caused damage to life and infrastructure.
“Turkey is concerned by the news that the protests in Iran are spreading, causing casualties and also the fact that some public buildings were damaged,” Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement, adding “common sense should prevail to prevent any escalation.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei broke his silence on the ongoing unrest in Iran and said that Iran’s enemies were behind the situation.
In a statement shown on the state television, he said that the enemies of Iran were using their resources to target the Islamic regime.
“In the events of recent days, the enemies have united and are using all their means, money, weapons, policies and security services to create problems for the Islamic regime,” he said.
He further said that Iran’s enemies were always in search for an opportunity to target the nation.
What started off as protests over the economy, developed into unrest which continues on the fifth day. 25 people have lost their lives during this period.
