Turkey’s Foreign Minister has launched a new verbal attack on Greece and Cyprus, accusing them of forming a strategic alliance that threatens the wider region.
Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan directly targeted the growing cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, claiming it poses security risks not only for Turkey but for other countries in the region. He argued that no assurances have been given that this partnership is not directed against them, reinforcing Ankara’s long-standing narrative.
Fidan went even further, stating that Israel has effectively built a military alignment with Greece and Cyprus “against Muslim countries,” while presenting Turkey’s own diplomatic outreach to nations like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Egypt as efforts aimed at stability and de-escalation.
At the core of the tension is the deepening Greece–Cyprus–Israel cooperation, a strategic partnership that has expanded over the past decade across energy, defense, and security sectors in the Eastern Mediterranean. This alliance has increasingly become a geopolitical counterweight in the region, something Ankara clearly views with suspicion.
Fidan also suggested that Greece’s ties with Israel are unusually strong compared to other European countries, hinting that Athens may not be fully transparent about its intentions. At the same time, he stressed that Turkey is closely monitoring developments and retains the capability to respond if necessary.
Despite the aggressive rhetoric, Ankara claims it is maintaining a measured stance due to ongoing dialogue with Athens. However, the latest statements highlight once again how fragile the balance remains in the Eastern Mediterranean, where alliances, energy interests, and security concerns continue to collide.
