Türkiye says border with Iran operate as usual, urges citizens to stay indoors

Rocket trails from Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are seen over Tel Aviv on February 28, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Rocket trails from Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system are seen over Tel Aviv on February 28, 2026. (AFP Photo)

Türkiye's Embassy in Tehran issued a security advisory Saturday, Feb. 28, for Turkish citizens in Iran, urging them to stay in safe areas, avoid military zones, and refrain from going outside as joint U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across the country.

"In the context of recent developments, the security situation in Iran is sensitive," the embassy said in a statement posted on the social media platform X.

An infographic titled "Mutual attacks between Israel and Iran" was created in Ankara, Türkiye, on February 28, 2026. (AA Infographic)

Embassy advises citizens to stay indoors, postpone travel

The embassy advised Turkish citizens in Iran to remain in secure areas, stay away from military sites and buildings, and avoid going outside.

Citizens planning to travel to Iran were advised to postpone their trips except in cases of emergency.

The advisory confirmed that Türkiye-Iran land border crossings at Esendere, Kapikoy and Gurbulak remain open, making it possible for Turkish citizens to reach Türkiye by road.

Emergency contact information provided for 4 consulates

The embassy provided emergency hotline numbers for all four Turkish diplomatic missions in Iran:

The Tehran Embassy, the Tabriz Consulate General, the Urmia Consulate General and the Mashhad Consulate General all provided dedicated emergency phone numbers and email addresses. Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Call Center is also available at +90 312 292 29 29.

The embassy said further updates would be shared through the ministry's and the diplomatic missions' official websites and social media accounts.

An infographic titled "Targeted areas in Iran" was created in Ankara, Türkiye, on February 28, 2026. (AA Infographic)

Strikes continue across Iran as regional war escalates

The advisory came as U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted cities across Iran including Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, Tabriz, Shiraz, Bushehr, Kermanshah and Ilam.

Both Israel and Iran closed their airspace. Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones against Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan.

Türkiye shares a 534-kilometer border with Iran to its east. Earlier this week, Türkiye said it was evaluating all potential measures in the event of an Iran-U.S. conflict but categorically ruled out any action that would violate Iran's sovereignty.

February 28, 2026 03:48 PM GMT+03:00