02.03.2026 16:31
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues into its third day, Turkish security sources made noteworthy statements. The statement emphasized that Incirlik Air Base is a Turkish base, and it was noted that the conflict may not end quickly and that prolonging the process could create disadvantages for the US and Israel.
Security sources made striking statements regarding the war between the US-Israel and Iran. According to journalist Sinan Burhan's report on TV100; it was emphasized that Incirlik is a Turkish base. Security sources, who also evaluated the course of the war, indicated that the conflict may not end quickly, stating that the prolongation of the war could pose a disadvantage for the US and Israel.
"DIRECT ATTACK FROM IRAN TO TURKEY IS NOT EXPECTED"
Security sources stated that a direct attack from Iran on Turkey is not expected. It was pointed out that Turkey is a NATO member, and in such a case, NATO's Article 5 would be activated, and Iran would face 32 countries.
TURKEY IN A MEDIATOR ROLE
The statement noted that Turkey is continuing its diplomatic efforts to end the war. It was mentioned that the previously planned meetings in Istanbul are part of this approach, emphasizing that Ankara is one of the rare actors capable of balancing between Iran and the US-Israel line. It was assessed that Iran would not want to lose this diplomatic channel.
"INCIRLIK BASE BELONGS TO TURKEY"
Security sources clearly denied the claims about "US bases" that have been brought to the public's attention. It was stated that Incirlik Base belongs to Turkey and that its commander is Turkish. It was expressed that not only US elements but also soldiers from different NATO countries are stationed at the base. It was recorded that a large portion of the heavy weapons belonging to the US was removed from the base after July 15, and the usage authority is in Turkey.
It was stated that Kürecik Radar Base operates within the framework of NATO, that the data obtained is shared with NATO countries; and that the claims regarding direct information transfer to Israel do not reflect the truth.
"US PLANS HAVE NOT BEEN REFLECTED ON THE GROUND"
Sources expressed that some of the US's expectations regarding Iran have not materialized. It was assessed that the prediction of a large-scale popular movement within Iran in the event of Ali Khamenei's assassination did not find a response on the ground; on the contrary, Iran has shown a more resilient attitude. The statement indicated that the conflict may not end quickly, and the prolongation of the war could pose a disadvantage for the US and Israel.
"EU HAS NOT REACHED A COMMON DECISION"
The statement noted that the European Union has not yet been able to establish a common stance, and that the UK has supported the US-Israel line. It was recorded that Iran's attacks on Gulf countries are a new situation, and that it seems difficult for these countries to act together in a short time.
In the general assessment, it was emphasized that the conflict will not end in the short term, but Turkey continues its diplomatic initiatives for peace.