US ambassador to Turkey suggests potential Iran attack this weekend

The US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has not ruled out the possibility of an attack on Iran this weekend, a statement that comes amid heightened military warnings from the US and Israel towards Iran. Barrack, in an interview with podcast host Mario Nawfal, responded to a question about a potential weekend attack by saying, “Could there be an attack this weekend? Absolutely, yes.”Despite Barrack’s remarks, he is not directly responsible for US policy on Iran, and his statement does not confirm any formal decision for an attack. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has stated that the war with Iran could end “very quickly,” raising questions about whether the administration intends to end it swiftly or allow it to weaken gradually.Turkey has warned that another military attack on Iran would further escalate regional tensions and could spread the conflict to other areas. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue are the only ways to end the war. Following a meeting in Istanbul with counterparts from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Italy, Fidan stated that none of the participating countries supported another military intervention or attack on Iran. This position highlights a preference among regional and European nations for diplomatic solutions over military options in resolving tensions with Iran.Amid these developments, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Russia next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level dialogue between Tehran and Moscow comes as tensions with the US and discussions of potential military action against Iran continue. The formal agenda for the meeting and whether discussions will include the ongoing conflict have not been detailed, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi.It remains unclear whether the US and Israel have made a formal decision to attack Iran. The US administration has not publicly announced a specific timeline or strategy for ending the war. Additionally, it is not clear whether Ambassador Barrack’s comments formally represent US policy.