Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday evening blamed Israel’s Mossad for Iraqi Kurdistan’s decision to become independent.
Iraqi Kurds on Tuesday night declared victory in the independence referendum held on Monday.
According to Erdogan, the fact that the Kurds flew Israeli flags during their celebrations is proof of Israeli involvement.
Speaking to Iraqi Kurds, Erdogan said, “Do you even understand what you have done, only Israel will support you.”
He also said the referendum was not a declaration of independence, but rather a declaration of war.
