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Türkiye on late Tuesday rejected media reports claiming it is preparing to invade Iranian territory if the United States launches an attack on Iran, calling the allegations "disinformation."
"Claims in certain media outlets alleging that 'Türkiye is planning to invade Iranian territory on security grounds in the event of a U.S. attack on Iran' contain disinformation," the Presidential Communications Directorate's Center for Combating Disinformation said on the social media platform X.
The directorate emphasized that Ankara maintains a longstanding commitment to respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of neighboring countries.
"Türkiye, which consistently upholds respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of neighboring countries, takes all necessary measures to ensure the security of its borders on a 24/7 basis, whether in times of crisis or otherwise," the statement noted.
The directorate urged the public not to give credence to unverified claims and instead rely on official statements issued by competent authorities.
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The statement came after Bloomberg published a report titled "NATO Said to Step Up Iran Surveillance as Tensions With US Mount," claiming that NATO's air surveillance focus in Türkiye has shifted from Russia to Iran as the risk of a U.S.-led military campaign against Tehran increases, citing unnamed sources.
The report claimed the Turkish government has growing concerns about the likelihood of such a conflict, fearing it could trigger a new influx of refugees, mostly Afghan and Pakistani nationals living in Iran, into Türkiye.
The report also claimed Türkiye has updated contingency plans to prepare for large numbers of displaced people in the event of a major conflict. These options reportedly range from setting up camps near the border to entering Iranian territory to stop refugees from crossing, the report said.
Türkiye's Communications Directorate did not specifically address the Bloomberg report but categorically rejected invasion claims as disinformation.
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