Anybody who tries to block Turkish energy exploration in its coastal waters will regret it, said the head of a Turkish political party on Thursday.
“TURKEY WILL DEFEND ITS LAND AND SEA BORDERS BY FORCE”
“Anyone who dares to confront our navy and research ships in the [Eastern] Mediterranean or the Aegean will pay the heaviest price,” Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), said in a written statement.
Bahçeli reiterated that Turkey’s rightful actions are in line with international law, adding that they “upended global plans.” “France dispatching a frigate with two warplanes to the Mediterranean will only mean an escalation of the current crisis.” he added.
“If need be,” Bahçeli said, “Turkey will defend its land and sea borders by force.” He said that the Turkish nation will overcome all obstacles with a spirit of unity and solidarity.