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The Presidency's Directorate of Communications flatly denied claims that Israeli aircraft used the Incirlik Air Base to launch strikes against Iran, calling the allegations "completely fabricated."
The Center for Combating Disinformation, part of Türkiye's presidential communications directorate, issued a statement Wednesday rejecting what it described as propaganda spread by accounts linked to the FETO Terrorist Organization.
"The claim that 'Israeli planes that struck Iran took off from Incirlik Base' served by FETO propaganda accounts is completely a product of imagination," the center said in its statement.
The directorate emphasized that Israel maintains no military presence at Turkish facilities, stating that "Israel does not have any aircraft stationed at Incirlik Air Base or any civilian-military airport in Türkiye."
Türkiye has positioned itself as an advocate for regional stability amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The statement reinforced Türkiye's stance, saying the country "supports peace and stability in the Middle East and opposes Israel's aggressive attitude that threatens regional peace."
The denial comes as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues diplomatic efforts in the region. According to the statement, "Our President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading diplomatic initiatives to end Israel's aggressive attitude and establish peace in the region."
The communications directorate also used the statement to criticize the FETO, which Türkiye designates as a terrorist organization following the failed 2016 coup attempt. The statement alleged that "the sole purpose of FETO members is to incite the people to hatred and hostility, to undermine the Republic of Türkiye and its institutions."
Incirlik Air Base, located in southern Türkiye near the Syrian border, hosts U.S. forces and has been a strategic NATO facility for decades. The base has previously been a focal point of tensions between Türkiye and its Western allies over regional military operations.
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