Erdogan urges Greece to ‘change course’ over Aegean island militarization

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece to change course over the militarization of Aegean islands with non-military status, saying Athens should respect agreements. He accused Greek leaders of pursuing actions that could worsen tensions and warned that Turkey would defend its rights in the Aegean. Greece rejects Ankara’s claims and maintains that its sovereignty is not in question. The dispute involves treaty interpretations, maritime boundaries and deployments, while both NATO members continue exchanging warnings despite calls for dialogue