Ömer Çelik’s Sharp Reaction to Attacks on Iran and Announcement of New Security Roadmap

Ömer Çelik, spokesperson for the Justice and Development Party (AK Parti), explained the official positions of the Turkish government regarding recent regional developments and internal security during a meeting of the party's Central Decision and Executive Board (MKYK) in Ankara. At the beginning of his speech, he strongly condemned the recent attacks on Iranian soil, which have been attributed to the United States and Israel, calling them a clear violation of international law and the national sovereignty of a UN member state [1][4].

Condemnation of Attacks on Iran and Warning About Regional Instability Expressing sympathy with the Iranian nation, especially following reports of targeting civilian centers including a primary school, Çelik emphasized that these attacks, occurring while diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions are underway, only mean the destruction of the negotiating table [3]. He noted that diplomacy should not be used as a cover for pre-planned attacks. The spokesperson for Turkey's ruling party warned that targeting the leaders and infrastructure of an independent country pushes the region toward chaos and renders peace efforts ineffective [4].

New Phase of the 'Terror-Free Turkey' Project Another important part of Çelik's remarks was dedicated to Turkey's internal security and the process known as 'Terror-Free Turkey' (Terörsüz Türkiye). He announced that this process has now entered a new phase that will be based on a legal framework [1][2]. According to him, following historical calls and presidential orders, this issue has now become a 'state policy' whose ultimate goal is the complete dissolution of terrorist groups including the PKK/KCK and its branches, and their total disarmament [2].

The Role of Parliament and National Consensus in the Fight Against Terrorism Referring to the importance of the parliamentary commission's report, Çelik emphasized that drafting the legal framework to end armed activities must be quickly placed on the agenda of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) [1]. He called on all political parties and social institutions to participate in this sensitive phase. He stated that the goal is the complete cleansing of Turkey and the region from the presence of illegal structures, and this path will be pursued with determination and without any bargaining [2][3].

Future Plans and International Meetings In conclusion, the AK Party spokesperson referred to the intensive diplomatic and political schedules ahead. He announced the 33rd Consultation Meeting of the party in Sapanca (June 26-28), preparations for the NATO summit, and the commemoration ceremony for the July 15 martyrs [1][2]. Çelik also reaffirmed that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be the party's final candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, indicating the continuity of political stability in Turkey's power structure [1].