It was reported by the Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) that the images shared with the allegation of illegal entry into Türkiye from the Iranian border contained disinformation.

In the statement made on DMM’s NSosyal account, the following statements were made:

“The images shared on some social media accounts with the allegation of illegal entry into Türkiye from the Iranian border contain disinformation. It has been determined that the images are old footage of unknown time and place, and have been deliberately put into circulation again after the recent regional developments. There is no concrete data regarding its connection with the Turkish border line. Such posts aim to create a negative perception in the public by targeting border security. Türkiye’s border security is provided uninterruptedly with multi-layered systems on a 24/7 basis.

“We kindly request that you do not rely on unfounded allegations and only take into account the statements of official authorities.”

Images shared on some social media accounts, alleging illegal entry into Turkey from the Iranian border, contain disinformation. The images are old shots of uncertain time and place; deliberately put into circulation again after the recent regional developments… pic.twitter.com/ELkFRj8kjC

— Center for Combating Disinformation (@dmmiletisim) February 28, 2026

Breaking news: Following the escalation of tension in the Middle East following the United States’ military steps against Iran, images of Incirlik Air Base were broadcast live by ANKA News Agency. Following the live broadcast of the military base, which was prohibited to be viewed, Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation ex officio.

The prosecutor’s office examined the content of the broadcast within the scope of the risks that the broadcast may pose to the security of the base and public order.

Tension escalated in the Middle East after the USA declared war on Iran and targeted military bases in Iran. ANKA news agency started broadcasting the images moment by moment by opening a broadcast titled “Airborne operation mobility in Incirlik / Adana #Live”.

AN EXACT INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN STARTED AGAINST ANKA

The prosecutor’s office took action after the live broadcast from Incirlik Air Base, which is prohibited to be viewed. Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office launched an ex officio investigation into the live broadcast of images of Incirlik Air Base by ANKA News Agency. The content of the broadcast was examined within the scope of sensitivities regarding the security of the base.

IT WAS EXPRESSED THAT IT MAY HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IN TERMS OF STATE SECURITY

In the statement made by the Adana Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, it was stated that it was determined that images of Incirlik Air Base in Adana were broadcast live in some media outlets and social media platforms.

In the statement, it was emphasized that sharing publicly images of the location, security equipment and physical structure of military facilities and bases poses a risk for national security.

In this context, it was reported that an ex officio investigation was launched within the scope of Articles 7 and 25/A of the Military Restricted Zones and Security Zones Law No. 2565.

It was noted that within the scope of the investigation, efforts to identify and procure the individuals who are considered to have made the relevant publication continue.

In the statement, it was also stated that unauthorized sharing of images and information regarding military facilities and security areas that concern national security cannot be considered within the scope of freedom of press and expression, and may have serious consequences in terms of public order and state security.

It was reported that the investigation was carried out meticulously and the developments will be shared with the public.

2 DETAINED WITHIN THE SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION

In the studies carried out regarding the news titled “Operation Preparation at Incirlik Air Base” published by Anka News Agency on the social media platform named X at around 13.10 on 28.02.2026, it was determined that the live broadcast was carried out through the Incirlik Air Base Kabaktepe channel.

In the investigation, it was determined that the person who made the live broadcast was Koza TV reporter Sergen Ölçer. The person was caught on Koza TV and taken into custody. At the same time, Koza TV General Manager was also detained within the scope of the investigation.

Breaking news! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “The developments that started with Israel and the USA attacking Iran and continued with Iran targeting third countries are of a nature to put global stability at risk.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We are deeply concerned about any action contrary to international law and condemn any provocation that may lead to an escalation of violence. We invite the parties to end the attacks as soon as possible.”

The statement made by the Ministry is as follows:

The developments that started with Israel and the USA attacking Iran and continued with Iran targeting third countries are of a nature to put the future of our region and global stability at risk.

“WE INVITE THE PARTIES TO END THE ATTACKS”

We are deeply concerned about any action that violates international law and threatens the lives of innocent civilians, and we condemn any provocation that could lead to escalation of violence. We invite the parties to end the attacks as soon as possible.

‘Türkiye IS READY FOR MEDIATION’

We emphasize once again that the issues in our region must be resolved through peaceful means. Türkiye is ready to provide the necessary support in mediation.

The safety of our citizens living in relevant countries is our priority and all necessary precautions are taken in this regard.

Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a post on his social media account about the tension between the USA, Israel and Iran. Stating that it is “an unacceptable situation that the recently escalating tension between the USA, Israel and Iran has turned into a hot conflict and affected other countries in the region,” Duran said in his post:

“It is a serious source of concern for our region and global peace.

The developments threaten the stability and security of civilians not only in the party countries but also in a wide geography. In this context, dialogue and negotiation mechanisms must be immediately reactivated.

Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has always, in principle, been in favor of permanent peace, regional stability and the search for solutions based on international law.

Turkey will continue to fulfill its responsibility to reduce tensions, protect civilians and operate diplomatic channels effectively.

Our state closely follows the developments in the region with all its institutions and takes the necessary measures for the safety of our citizens.

As the Directorate of Communications, we continue our fight against provocations and disinformation that is intended to be spread. We have full faith that our media will cover the process objectively and Türkiye-centered, as always.

In this process, our citizens should be more sensitive to provocations and disinformation, especially in the field of digital media; “We attach importance to the fact that it disregards unconfirmed information and respects the statements of our official institutions.”

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu came to his hometown Trabzon within the scope of a series of visits and programs. Minister Uraloğlu, who performed the noon prayer at İskenderpaşa Mosque, came together and chatted with the community. Uraloğlu, who also visited the tradesmen on Kunduracılar Street, examined the ongoing construction of Trabzon City Hospital on site.

“WE CANCELED UNTIL MARCH 2”

Speaking after his examination at the city hospital, Minister Uraloğlu said, “Unfortunately, there are developments in the Middle East today that we do not want. As a result of Israel’s attack on Iran, we follow that Iran, Israel and Iraq have closed their airspace. Likewise, we know that Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have also issued NOTAMs to close their airspace. We have closely followed and managed the sector in terms of civilian flights. Currently, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus each have an aircraft on the ground in Iran. We will work on bringing them to the country depending on the outcome of this attack process. We also carried out similar processes during the 12-day conflict. Of course, our main goal is to prevent such attacks in our region and I would like to say that our President is following very closely due to the ongoing risks in the region. Likewise, we canceled all flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan until March 2. “We have also canceled the flights to Oman on a daily basis. We will follow these developments according to the developments. It is our effort to end this war or attack situation as soon as possible,” he said.

‘CITY HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION IS AT THE LEVEL OF 90 PERCENT’

Regarding the construction work of the hospital, Minister Uraloğlu said, “We can say that we have reached over 90 percent level in the City Hospital. We received a briefing with our entire delegation. We are now almost at the stage of installing internal equipment and medical devices. We are talking about a construction area of 272 thousand square meters. I would especially like to say that it is a very large area. In the first stage, we are talking about a very important regional hospital that will be put into service with a bed capacity of over a thousand and will go up to 1,500 bed capacity. This is valuable for all of us. General “The construction of a large hospital with a hospital, a gynecology hospital, an oncology hospital, a cardiovascular surgery hospital, operating rooms and intensive care units, as well as approximately 2,500 indoor and outdoor parking spaces is continuing,” he said.

Before the COP31 Climate Summit to be held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye, the “COP31 Digital Coordination Center” was launched by the Zero Waste Foundation. The center, which was established as part of the preparations before the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to be held in Antalya on 9-20 November, was designed with the understanding of multi-stakeholder climate diplomacy. The center contains comprehensive information about COP processes, Türkiye’s climate journey and COP31. With the COP31 Zero Waste Summit Guide on the platform, participants are offered a practical road map to implement sustainable behaviors. The guides and documents section also includes technical information and participation procedures. Individuals and institutions can directly contribute to the process through online “Share Your Opinion” and “Become a Stakeholder” forms. Applications; It will be evaluated in line with criteria such as target audience, geographical scope and scalability. Thanks to the Be a Stakeholder platform, it is aimed to identify organizations that want to develop collaborations compatible with UNFCCC priorities and to include them in the COP31 process. In her social media post regarding the launch of the COP31 Digital Coordination Center, First Lady Erdoğan said, “The ‘COP31 Digital Coordination Center’, implemented by our Zero Waste Foundation, brings together NGOs, the private sector and our citizens on the same ground. This meaningful step will lead to the COP31 process being realized with more active, more fair and broad-based participation. The digital center, which will accelerate sustainable transformation, will allow everyone who is nature-friendly to convey their ideas and be a stakeholder in global climate diplomacy.” “I hope it will happen,” he said.