Ankara: Israel is the "greatest threat" to the region's stability and security, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday in a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. President Erdogan stated, "Israel, under the Netanyahu administration, poses the greatest threat to the region's stability and security, and this has been reaffirmed through its recent attack on Iran," according to Trkiye's Communications Directorate's statement on X.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan and the Saudi crown prince, also known as MBS, discussed the Israel-Iran conflict and other regional and global issues during the conversation. The Turkish president emphasized that "the international community's silence in the face of the occupation and genocide in Palestine has emboldened Israel in its lawless and aggressive actions."

Erdogan criticized Israel's aggression on Iran, highlighting that it occurred "at a time when efforts are ongoing to reach a compromise" through nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, describing it as an attempt to undermine peace efforts. He noted that the attacks, which caused nuclear leaks, once again revealed "how irresponsibly Israel threatens both regional and global security."

The Turkish leader stressed that the region cannot endure another crisis, cautioning that a devastating war could trigger irregular migration waves affecting all countries in the region. He emphasized that the nuclear dispute could only be resolved via continued talks.

Israel launched a series of strikes against Iranian territory, targeting nuclear and missile facilities early Friday, resulting in the deaths of senior military figures and scientists. The wave of attacks has continued, with at least 78 people killed and 320 others injured, according to figures earlier announced by Iran's UN envoy.

Head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi informed the UN Security Council on Friday that "the level of radioactivity outside the Natanz site has remained unchanged and at normal levels," but confirmed that the attacks caused "radiological and chemical contamination inside the facilities."