The Turkish leader vowed to make another coup as difficult as possible by increasing vigilance. European governments have urged Erdogan not to use the state of emergency to persecute political opponents as he would coup plotters.
“It is very clear that there were significant gaps and deficiencies in our intelligence, there is no point trying to hide it or deny it,” Erdogan said. “I told it to the head of national intelligence.”
Erdogan said the Supreme Military Council, comprising top defence and government officials, is currently presiding over a restructuring of the military.
“They are all working together as to what might be done, and…within a very short amount of time a new structure will be emerging. With this new structure, I believe the armed forces will get fresh blood,” Erdogan said.
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