Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran, in his statement on his virtual media account, said, “Following the latest developments in our region, it has been determined that an intense disinformation and psychological operation activity has been carried out in digital media targeting Türkiye. Especially from the first moment of the attacks against Iran, it has been seen that some social media accounts have been making systematic posts aiming to create fear, panic and insecurity in the society through unverified content. The relevant institutions of our state have followed this process closely from the first moment; targeting public order, social peace and our national security.” Necessary steps have been taken decisively against digital manipulation attempts.

In this context, under the coordination of the Presidential Communications Directorate; As a result of the work carried out with the Department of Combating Cyber ​​Crimes of the General Directorate of Security, the Information Technologies and Communication Authority and our Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, access to 41 social media accounts (X, Facebook and Instagram) targeting the domestic front with disinformation and provocative contents were blocked. 75 pieces of content were removed from digital platforms. Legal proceedings have been initiated against these and other accounts under investigation, which were found to be carrying out psychological operations through criminal posts. The State of the Republic of Türkiye sees the digital space as an integral part of national security; It fights with determination and within the framework of the law against attempts to manipulate public opinion. As our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan frequently emphasizes, Türkiye has the will and capacity to protect its national security both on the field and in the digital field. All institutions of our state act with this understanding; “It takes the necessary measures against all kinds of initiatives targeting the peace, information security and social solidarity of our nation,” he said.

AK Party Ankara Provincial Chairman Hakan Han Özcan met with organizations in different districts of Ankara and visited citizens during the month of Ramadan.

Özcan, who carried out an intense program in the field on the occasion of Ramadan, recently met with members of the organization at the iftar program held in Bala. After the program, he visited the İslim family in Gölbaşı, conveyed President Erdoğan’s greetings and wished that the month of Ramadan would be beneficial.

Özcan also visited the Gölbaşı District Organization later in the night and met with members of the organization.

“WE ARE AMONG THE PEOPLE, WE ARE EXACTLY WHERE WE SHOULD BE”

Speaking in his hometown Gölbaşı, AK Party Ankara Provincial Chairman Hakan Han Özcan emphasized unity and solidarity. Ozcan,

“We leave not only our footprints but also our unshakable bond of love on every street of Ankara. We aspire not to knock on doors, but to enter hearts. We fit our politics not into the walls of cold buildings, but into a bowl of hot soup, a sincere prayer, and a troubled word. Our politics does not hang on signs; we say our words not from podiums, but in front of doors where we sit knee to knee, in the very hearts of our people. We are among the people, we are exactly where we need to be!

“CHP IS A STRUCTURE WHICH IS NOT REMEMBERED BY SERVICE, BUT BY SLAVERY, CORRUPTION AND LACK OF VISION”

On the other hand, you see the CHP mentality; who cannot go beyond being a tool of some global groups, not with service; A structure that is remembered with blasphemy, corruption and lack of vision… A visionless municipality approach prevails, which cannot even maintain the works that we put into practice with great efforts in our time. Today, we work shoulder to shoulder with our organizations to eliminate the service deficiency we see in Gölbaşı and all over Ankara. With the support of our state and the consultation of our ministries, we strive day and night to ensure that our citizens are not deprived of any service. Hopefully, in the first election, we will once again embrace our capital and all districts with ‘works and service municipalism’.

Provincial Chairman Gürhan Albayrak emphasized that women have an important place in all areas of life in his message on the occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day. In the video, Kara Fatma, the hero of the War of Independence, Sabiha Gökçen, the first female fighter pilot, Refet Angın, the first female teacher, and Safiye Ali, the first female doctor, were commemorated, while women who worked hard in the fields, at school and in all areas of life were thanked.

Sharing a short message parallel to the content of the video, Albayrak used the following statements in his statement:

“To those who ask what a woman can do on her own, our women who change the world with their determination, labor and struggle give the best answer. That spirit, which is Kara Fatma on the front and Sabiha Gökçen in the skies, lives in Eskişehir and in every aspect of life in our country today. Every place touched by a woman’s hand becomes beautiful, every work becomes valuable. I wholeheartedly congratulate all our women, especially the mothers of our martyrs and veterans, on March 8, International Women’s Day.”

Every place touched by a woman’s hand becomes beautiful, every work becomes valuable. 💐 We are grateful to all our women who shape our history and brighten our future with their efforts. Happy March 8 International Women’s Day. ✨ pic.twitter.com/HngsH3Ie6E

— Gürhan Albayrak (@GurhanAlbayrak) March 7, 2026

The Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) continued its work throughout the month of Ramadan and organized iftar, panel and brotherhood meetings in many cities of Europe, especially the Balkans. YTB ​​officials came together with Turks within the scope of the programs and experienced the spirit of unity and solidarity of Ramadan with the diaspora. YTB ​​executives also met with Bayırbucak Turkmens in Syria at an iftar program the other day.

SOCIAL CULTURAL ISSUES WERE DISCUSSED

Turks, representatives of non-governmental organizations, academics and young people came together at the same table in iftar programs held in many European cities since the beginning of Ramadan. While the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan was shared in the programs, social and cultural issues faced by Turks living abroad were also discussed.

TIES WITH THE TURKISH DIASPORA ARE GETTING STRONGER

In the first 15 days of Ramadan, YTB organized a series of iftar, meeting and sahur programs in Europe and the Middle East, starting from the Balkans. The event was held in a total of 7 cities in Macedonia, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Syria. While Türkiye’s support to its citizens abroad and diaspora policies were discussed in the programs, the problems of citizens living abroad were also brought to the agenda. It was stated that the main purpose of the programs is to strengthen the ties of Turkish citizens living abroad with Türkiye. While different segments of the Turkish society come together through the programs, it is also aimed to strengthen the cultural ties between the new generation of expats and Türkiye.

FROM EUROPE TO THE BALKANS AND THE MIDDLE EAST

It is planned to continue meetings with Turkish citizens and cognate communities in a wide area from Europe to the Balkans, from the Middle East to different geographies, with iftar and sahur programs. Thus, it is aimed to keep the spirit of unity, solidarity and solidarity of Ramadan alive among Turks living all over the world.

Iftar with SYRIAN TURKMENS

Following the iftar and sahur events organized by YTB in the Balkans and Europe, an iftar program was organized for 500 people in Burç İslam town in the Bayırbucak region of Syria, with the participation of Turkmens, families of martyrs, Turkish graduates, people in need and local people.

In the statement made on the DMM’s virtual media account, “The allegations made in some social media accounts that the appointments of the Head of the Department of Emergency Situations and Defense Planning to the ministries are preparations for a war, citing regional developments, do not reflect the truth. These positions, which were created and appointed in the central organizations of the ministries, were strengthened by the Presidential Decree dated October 16, 2025, strengthening the coordination between public institutions in the processes related to preparations for disasters and emergencies, civil defense activities and mobilization.” “This regulation is a part of the institutional structuring aimed at increasing the crisis management capacity in public administration. Therefore, the appointments in question do not indicate any war preparations, as claimed, but are merely the implementation of a pre-planned institutional arrangement aimed at strengthening inter-institutional coordination in the fields of disaster, emergency and civil defense. The public is kindly requested not to rely on manipulative and unrealistic content aimed at creating fear and panic.”

According to Şahin, the shooting of a school in Minab, Iran, in the first hours of the war and the death of many girls caused deep outrage in the global public. Stating that this incident affected the international conscience, Şahin said, “This situation, which occurred in the very first hours of the war, caused the USA and Israel to suffer a serious loss of legitimacy in the global public opinion.”

Deputy Şahin stated that the attacks had a result contrary to expectations in Iran’s domestic politics and said, “Before the attack, there was serious tension between secular segments and regime supporters. However, foreign intervention united Iranian society within itself.”

“A STRONG SENSE OF SOLIDARITY ALSO IN SHIA COMMUNITIES”

Stating that the attack on Iran’s religious leader Ali Khamenei and the regime debates also produced a different result, Şahin said that such developments created a strong sense of solidarity not only in Iran but also in Shiite communities around the world.

Şahin also emphasized that the possibility of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz creates serious turbulence in the global economy. Stating that this development directly affects the world energy markets, Şahin stated that the responsibility has begun to be attributed largely to the USA and Israel in the international community.

Stating that important discussions have begun in US domestic politics, Şahin stated that criticism against the Donald Trump administration has increased, especially in the context of the upcoming elections. Şahin said that the American public is starting to question Israel’s influence in US foreign policy more openly.

Stating that the Gulf countries are faced with a situation stuck in the middle of the war, Şahin said that the fact that the US military bases in the region cannot provide the expected protection in terms of security has initiated a serious strategic questioning in these countries.

Stating that there has been a remarkable transformation in European public opinion, Şahin said that while sympathy for Iran has emerged in some European societies, especially in Spain, criticism towards Israel has increased.

“A PROLONGED WAR COULD FURTHER CONSOLIDATED IRAN INTERNALLY”

Şahin also stated that the cautious and silent attitude of China and Russia, which are seen as Iran’s allies, throughout the process attracted attention in the international community. He stated that this situation could start a new discussion between the allies of the countries in question.

Stating that the balances in the region may become more complicated if the war is prolonged, Şahin made the following assessment:

“A protracted war could further consolidate Iran internally. In turn, it is possible that the political costs for the United States and Israel will increase both regionally and globally.”

Şahin completed his evaluation with the following words:

“We need to wish for the best, but we also need to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Re-engaging diplomacy and negotiation channels is vital for regional and world peace.”