Devlet Bahçeli’s Sharp Reaction to the End of the Iran-US Ceasefire; Warning of War

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey’s Nationalist Movement Party, delivered a sharp speech today, July 14, 2026, at his party's group meeting in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), targeting recent United States policies toward Iran. Referring to the official end of the ceasefire announced last week by Donald Trump, he emphasized that the bombing of Iranian soil has completely destroyed the fragile trust in global peace [1][3].

End of Ceasefire and the Beginning of a Vortex of Violence In his remarks, Bahçeli explicitly stated that "no nation accepts the bombing of its soil with composure." Criticizing Washington's approach, he noted that the end of the temporary agreement mediated by Pakistan is pushing the region toward an uncontrollable crisis [1][4]. The MHP leader warned that if diplomacy does not replace bullets, Iran could become a "new Afghanistan or Iraq" for the United States, resulting in nothing but destruction for the entire Middle East [2].

Ankara; The Security Hub Amidst the Crisis A significant portion of Bahçeli's speech was dedicated to Turkey's strategic position. Referring to the recent NATO summit in Ankara, he called the city the "compass of global politics." He emphasized that Turkey must not allow itself to be dragged into the conflicts of great powers. Bahçeli stated: "Ankara, which was once the center of our national resistance, is today the center that determines the path of global security, and we will not allow our national security to be sacrificed for the miscalculations of others" [1].

Criticism of the Role of Israel and the US The leader of the Nationalist Movement Party identified Israel's aggressive policies and unconditional US support as the primary causes of instability. Stating that "bloody tables" have been spread in the region, he called on the international community to act to revive negotiations before the fire of war spreads everywhere [2][3]. He also emphasized the need to preserve the territorial integrity of regional countries and condemned any attempt to change geopolitical maps through force.

Finally, Bahçeli insisted that a lasting solution comes not from the barrel of a gun, but from the negotiating table. He urged the Turkish government to continue its constructive and warning role to prevent an all-out war on its eastern borders [1].