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.