Public opposition prevents Turkey from attacking Syria – journalist![]() November 3, 2012 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan would attack Syria right today, if not the hindering factors, Istanbul-based Agos weekly former employee said. As Diran Lokmagyozian told a news conference, Turkish public mainly stand against Turkey’s attacking Syria, while the country is concerned with its interests only. “The same happened in case of Iraq, as the U.S. sought for Turkish intrusion into the country. However, Turkey had other claims that disfavored the U.S. interests,” Lokmagyozian said, adding that Turkey seeks for becoming a leader in the region. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |