Turkey Warns of Direct Military Action if Syria Is Partitioned

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a firm warning regarding Syria’s territorial integrity, stating that any attempt to divide Syria will be considered a direct national security threat to Turkey—one that may prompt immediate intervention by Ankara.

In remarks shared by Reuters, Fidan emphasized that Turkey and neighboring countries will not remain passive in the face of efforts to fragment Syria. He noted that current conflicts, particularly between Druze and Bedouin groups in the south, are escalating in the absence of effective state governance.

“Neither we, the regional countries, nor any others can remain silent,” Fidan stated.
“We are witnessing scenes no one wants to see. Retaliation grows. The spiral of violence deepens.”

Fidan explained that sectarian conflicts in southern Syria can only be resolved through the deployment of national forces by the central Syrian government, which is currently unable to act. This vacuum has allowed armed factions to clash, with Israel targeting both Damascus and troop movements under the guise of preventing central authority deployment.

He also highlighted that the U.S. has appointed Tom Barack as a special envoy to de-escalate tensions, and credited most Druze and Bedouin representatives for their constructive approach—except for a specific Druze leader, El Hicri, whom he accused of acting as an Israeli proxy by undermining peace efforts.

Turkey’s Red Line: Partition Equals Intervention

Fidan noted that some foreign actors aim to divide Syria into four weak and unstable zones, which would serve as breeding grounds for terrorism and foreign control. He made clear that Turkey will actively oppose any such agenda and support regional stability through its own initiative if necessary.

“We will not allow a policy that tries to establish chaos-based autonomy or independence,” he asserted.

Fidan urged Syrian groups not to mistake short-term tactical gains for strategic victories, warning them to avoid participating in foreign-imposed scenarios that lead to long-term instability.

“Anyone aiming to draw autonomy from bloodshed and chaos should not expect anything but disaster,” he cautioned.

Call for Integration, Not Division

Fidan closed his address with a powerful appeal for regional integration, stating that the region must move beyond outdated ideologies born in the bloodshed of the 18th and 19th centuries.

“It’s time to preserve identities and beliefs while embracing integration.
If you don’t walk away from divisive ambitions, we know how to remove them,” he warned.
“Talk about anything but partition. Work with each other. But if you cross that line, we will act.”