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Türkiye’s joint border with Iran remains calm with no extraordinary activity or mass migrant movement despite the ongoing regional conflict, the country’s Defense Ministry said.
In a statement Thursday, the ministry said there had been no unusual build-up of migrants at the frontier.
Authorities said “intensive security measures” continue to be implemented along the border.
The ministry also renewed a call for all parties involved in the conflict to end the fighting and return to negotiations.
Developments come as Türkiye has effectively halted individual crossings by Iranian citizens into the country amid the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
While the Trade Ministry said official land border checkpoints remain open, only Turkish citizens are currently being allowed to enter Türkiye from Iran, with others being held at border gates.
Authorities also rejected social media claims that there have been mass illegal crossings, saying border security continues under normal procedures.
On Wednesday, NATO air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran that was heading toward Türkiye’s airspace.
Separately, the Turkish Foreign Ministry urged Turkish nationals in Iran to remain in secure locations and avoid travel unless necessary due to the sensitive security situation.
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