Participants at an international conference titled 'The Alliance… (иран · россия · союз)
Participants at an international conference titled 'The Alliance That Will Prevent a Greater War' in Ankara called for the creation of a strategic alliance between Russia, Turkey, China, and Iran.
Consensus
- The conference was held in Ankara from July 18–19.
- It was organized by Turkey's Vatan Party (Vatan).
- Approximately 200 representatives from 17 countries participated.
- The participants issued a final declaration calling for the creation of a strategic alliance between Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran.
- The declared purpose of the alliance is to ensure global security and prevent large-scale war.
- The United States and Israel were identified as main sources of threat to international stability.
- The situation in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza Strip, and Lebanon was cited as a source of potential conflict escalation.
- Participants stated that NATO has lost its ability to serve world security interests and should be dissolved rather than reformed.
- The proposed alliance is seen as a deterrent force and the foundation for broader international cooperation involving Global South countries.
Points of divergence
- Dogan Perinçek, leader of Vatan Party, stated that the Iran-U.S. conflict has already proven the effectiveness of such an alliance and called it a 'winner' in that war. — riamo
- The conference was titled 'Alliance for Preventing Great Wars,' while other sources refer to it as 'Union That Will Prevent a Major War.' — vedomosti
- On July 4, Dmitry Medvedev mentioned the possibility of creating a platform for unsanctioned states and potential counter-sanctions by three countries. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Turkey Called to Form Alliance with Russia, Iran, and China to Counter the US — РИАМО
- Turkish Party Vatan Proposes Alliance of Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran to Check US Plans for 'Restoration of World Hegemony' — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Turkey Called to Create Strategic Alliance with Russia, China and Iran — Ведомости
- Call to Create Alliance of Russia, Turkey, China and Iran at Ankara Conference — Коммерсантъ
- Ankara Called to Create Strategic Alliance of Russia, Turkey, China and Iran — Вечерняя Москва
- Ankara Called for Creating an Alliance of Turkey, Russia, China and Iran — Вести