In late 2009 the Obama Administration, it was revealed today, privately warned the Turkish government not to criticize unsubstantiated allegations against Iran’s civilian nuclear program, in particular warning that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments made Turkey “vulnerable to international community criticism.
The documents, revealed today as part of the WikiLeaks Cablegate release, centered around Prime Minister Erdogan’s criticism of Obama’s allegations as “gossip,” and advised top Erdogan aides and Turkish President Gul to “rein in” the prime minister.
Another document expressed concern at Turkey’s interest in a working relationship with Iran, saying Turkey was missing an opportunity to weaken the Iranian government by not condemning the 2009 election and saying Turkey was motivated by a desire to avoid a region-wide war.
Though US officials have repeatedly accused Iran of making nuclear weapons they have never provided evidence of this assertion, and the IAEA has continually verified the non-diversion of Iran’s nuclear material.
Interestingly, the US mocked Turkey’s claims of “influence” with Iran by saying Turkey was unable to even convince Iran to sign the third party enrichment deal sought by the P5+1. Just months after the cable Turkey did succeed in getting Iran to sign the deal, sparking public US condemnation of Turkey and a refusal by the US to complete the proposed deal.
So the US criticises Turkey for being "motivated by a desire to avoid a region-wide war."
How crazy is that? who woudl want to avoid a perfectly good region-wide war, even if it could be avoided?
What we re seeing is not the US but rather Israel dictating instructions to the US.Its because of this, that the US has lost credibility when it comes to Middle Eastern policies.Erdogan was one courageous leader to speak his piece of mind exposing Western hypocrisy and American cowardice in confronting Israel's lack of respect to International law and human principles.Wikileaks is but a minor factor permeating the rotten walls of Western conspiracies
Anyone doubt now that The Fix Is In for war with Iran?
Israel or the US either one would be hurt by an attack on Iran. Iran is not Iraq, and they will respond to any attack with a sustained aerial attack on Israel, and the annihilation of the US soldiers still in Iraq. I think the US better think about easier adversaries, like the Texas governor's ideas about invading Mexico.
Half of Turkey to be anexed to israel and whole Irak and half of Iran…after that mabye parts from the mediterranean sea… mabye Europe
Thank God for Wikileaks