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Turkish Defense Minister Threatens Greece Over Cyprus, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean

Published December 31, 2025, 20:08
Turkish Defense Minister Threatens Greece Over Cyprus, Aegean, and Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler issued a strong warning to Greece, stating that Turkey will not tolerate any fait accompli in Cyprus, the Aegean Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean. He emphasized that Ankara desires good relations with Greece and the resolution of disputes through mutual benefit, but stressed Turkey's unwavering determination to protect its rights. Güler underlined that steps violating Turkey's interests in the region will not be accepted. This statement follows similar warnings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and exacerbates tensions in Greek-Turkish relations.