Attack on Iran Could Trigger Decades-Long Regional Conflict, Warns Intelligence Chief

The head of Turkey’s intelligence service Ibrahim Kalin warned that the attack on Iran could trigger decades-long regional conflict. He said recent military actions risk creating long-term instability across the Middle East, affecting multiple nations and communities for years to come.

Kalin praised Pakistan’s role in promoting peace. He added that Turkey supports diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan’s initiatives, to mediate tensions. He emphasized that negotiations remain crucial to prevent escalation and to manage the unfolding crisis through dialogue rather than continued military confrontation.

He described Iran’s attack on Gulf countries as unacceptable, but stressed that it is important to understand who initiated the war. According to Kalin, the region is witnessing a dangerous cycle of retaliation, which threatens to draw in multiple states and ethnic groups into prolonged conflict.

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Kalin also noted that Turkey plans to intervene to stabilize the situation. He said Iran’s short 12-day war in June was a test of current capabilities. He warned that the dispute among Kurdish, Arab, and Persian communities could sow the seeds of conflict lasting decades.

Finally, the attack on Iran could trigger decades-long regional conflict, Kalin cautioned, highlighting serious humanitarian and geopolitical consequences. He warned that the war risks dividing the region further, with potential impacts on Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and millions of civilians caught in the crossfire.