In conversation with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the US-Israeli war against Iran is “starting to weaken Europe”, AFP reports.

“The war in our region is likewise starting to weaken Europe, and if we do not address this situation with an approach that prioritises peace, the damage caused by the conflict will be far greater,” Erdogan told Steinmeier, according to a statement from the Turkish leader’s office.