In the statement made on DMM’s NSosyal account regarding the allegations in question, it was stated that one should be sensitive and careful about posts aimed at spreading panic and fear in society, and the following expressions were used:

“The claim in some social media posts that “Turkish F-16 warplanes are flying intensively in Antalya” does not reflect the truth.

The flights in question were carried out by Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. It arises from the test activities planned within the scope of the HÜRJET Project carried out by (TUSAŞ). During these test flights carried out over the sea area, taking off from Antalya Airport Command, loud explosion-like sounds can be heard due to the aircraft reaching supersonic speeds from time to time. There is no unusual military activity as claimed.

Our citizens should be sensitive and careful about posts aimed at spreading panic and fear in society; “It is kindly requested to follow only the statements made by official authorities.”

The claim in some social media posts that “Turkish F-16 warplanes are flying intensively in Antalya” does not reflect the truth. The flights in question were carried out by Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. One of the test activities planned within the scope of the HÜRJET Project carried out by (TAI)… pic.twitter.com/vtItwcgRM6

— Center for Combating Disinformation (@dmmiletisim) March 5, 2026

In a written statement from NATO, “The North Atlantic Council held a meeting at ambassador level to obtain information about the security environment in light of Iran’s ongoing and indiscriminate attacks in the Middle East and beyond.” The expression was used.

The statement stated that the meeting was chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and said: “NATO allies strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of Türkiye yesterday and expressed their full solidarity with Ankara.” It was said.

In the statement, it was stated that Rutte praised the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and all relevant allied personnel for their joint efforts to detect, track and successfully intercept Iran’s ballistic missile.

The statement emphasized that NATO’s deterrence and defense posture remains strong in all operational areas and said, “NATO continues to monitor the situation closely. The NATO Secretary General is in regular contact with the leaders of allied countries and the leaders of NATO partners in the region.” expressions were used.

The Ministry of National Defense announced that a ballistic ammunition, which was detected to have been fired from Iran and directed towards Turkish airspace, was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean.

NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart also said, “We condemn Iran’s targeting of Türkiye.” He stated that NATO stands firmly with all allies, including Türkiye.

According to information obtained from security sources, as a result of MİT’s intelligence work, a cell belonging to DAESH was detected in Damascus, the capital of Syria. MİT shared the intelligence it obtained with the Syrian Internal Security Service Command and the Syrian General Intelligence Service. Following the cell members and their activities step by step, Syrian intelligence determined the exact locations of the cell members. As a result of the raid on the cell, DAESH members Ömer Hashim, Muhammed Hamed and Hüseyin Halef were detained.

ISIS operation in Syria from MİT

A VEHICLE LOADED WITH A BOMB WAS ALSO FOUND

Simultaneously with the operation, bomb disposal experts also intervened in a car bomb that was prepared to be detonated remotely and left at an important point. A large amount of C4 and TNT was found in the vehicle, which would cause great damage. The three detained people were referred to the Syrian General Intelligence Service/Counter-Terrorism Administration to complete the interrogation procedures and to reveal the cell’s supporters and possible extensions of the cell.

In the audio recording shared by DAESH last week, the elements of the organization were told to be ready to take action. With this operation in Damascus, the action planned to be carried out following the instructions given by the organization was prevented.

Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Iran Friendship Group and AK Party Van Deputy Kayhan Türkmenoğlu evaluated the attack launched by Israel against Iran and said that there was no problem at the border. Türkmenoğlu also stated that the Iranian side does not allow its citizens to go abroad.

Answering SABAH’s questions, Türkmenoğlu pointed out that he communicated with his counterparts in Iran by phone or text message after the Israeli attacks, and said, “We need to make an effort to do whatever is necessary to prevent a ring of fire from forming in the Middle East.” Türkmenoğlu continued as follows:

“On the one hand, attacks that violate Iran’s sovereignty and especially target the peace of the friendly and brotherly Iranian people, and on the other hand, missile and unmanned aerial vehicle attacks against sister countries in the Gulf region. These are extremely worrying developments for us. It is a fact that violence, no matter who it comes from, will have no other result than producing new suffering. Both the experience and foreign policy understanding of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, his knowledge, his dialogue that comes to the fore in times of crisis, his line that prevents negotiation, are always ours.” “It is an issue we embrace.”

Türkmenoğlu stated that there is no problem regarding the Türkiye-Iran border and that he does not expect any migration from Iran.

Explaining that he went to Kapıköy Border Gate and saw that the crossings had almost stopped, Türkmenoğlu said, “Because, as far as I know, Iranians have a message from their own internal dynamics. Iran does not allow its citizens to go abroad. They warned their citizens about this.”

MSB weekly press briefing was held at the Ministry. At the meeting, the Ministry of Defense Press and Public Relations Advisor, Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, shared the latest developments regarding the conflicts that started with ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and crossed the Iraqi and Syrian airspace towards Türkiye, the fight against terrorism, border security, and the attacks on Iran by Israel and the USA, and intensified with Iran’s targeting of third countries.

Rear Admiral Aktürk stated that a ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and detected to have crossed the Iraqi and Syrian airspace and headed towards Türkiye was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean in a timely manner.

“WE EMPHASIZE ONCE AGAIN THAT OUR RIGHT TO RESPOND TO HOSTILLE ATTITUDES IS RESERVED”

Stating that the piece that fell in Hatay’s Dörtyol district after the destruction of the ammunition was determined to belong to the air defense ammunition used within the scope of the prevention activity, Aktürk said, “There was no loss of life or injury in the incident. Turkey maintains its determination and capacity to ensure the security of its citizens and airspace at the highest level and continues its responsible approach that prioritizes the preservation of regional peace and stability. However, he emphasizes once again that we reserve the right to respond to hostile attitudes, no matter who they come from; he emphasizes once again that we reserve the right to respond to hostile attitudes, regardless of who they come from; developments in NATO and “We are following it in close coordination with our other allies,” he said.

Referring to the activities carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces for the peace, security and stability of Türkiye, Aktürk said, “In the past week, 3 more PKK terrorists surrendered, and the detection and destruction of caves, shelters, shelters, mines and improvised explosives in the operation areas were carried out effectively. In the Syrian Operation Areas, where the work to destroy the tunnel systems used by the terrorist organization continues successfully, the length of the destroyed tunnel reached 761 kilometers with the 2 kilometer tunnel destroyed in the Manbij region.” “It has been reached,” he said.

“THERE IS NO CLEARANCE ON THE Türkiye-IRAN BORDER LINE”

Referring to the fact that the fight against illegal crossings and smuggling continues uninterruptedly with the gradual security system and technology-supported measures, Rear Admiral Aktürk said, “During the week, 126 people were caught, the number of people caught trying to cross illegally from January 1 to today has reached 1,200, and the number of people blocked this year has reached 11,760, with 1,495 people blocked during the week. Again, during this week; Van and Hakkari border. “A total of 116 kilograms of drugs were seized during the search and screening activities carried out on the lines. On the other hand, there is no accumulation or unusual activity on the Turkey-Iran border line due to the conflicts between Iran and Israel-USA. Intensive security measures are implemented at all our borders, including our border with Iran, and necessary precautions are taken in coordination with the relevant institutions of our state against the risks that may arise.”

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, made a statement on his virtual media account about the recent developments regarding the ‘Demilitarized Status of the Aegean Islands’. Keçeli said, “We find the statements made recently against the Demilitarized Status of the Aegean Islands unserious, unfortunate and untimely. There is nothing open to discussion in the objective legal status of the Eastern Aegean Islands and the Dodecanese Islands, which were placed under non-military status within the framework of the Lausanne Peace Treaty of 1923 and the Paris Peace Treaty of 1947. This being the case, there are some who want to turn the latest developments in our region into an opportunity and try to poison our bilateral relations with our NATO ally Greece at every opportunity.” It is not surprising that these circles are attempting a new fait accompli. Any step taken by these circles, which accuse Türkiye of revisionism, is null and void. What is even more exemplary is that this mentality claims to protect the Turkish Cypriots, who were the co-owners of the Island of Cyprus in the past, while today they also claim to protect them. “The developments in our region once again reveal the importance of sincere commitment to peace and stability. We take this opportunity to remind the circles that make it a habit to make unfounded claims and spread disinformation against our country and call them to common sense,” he said.