A message in Turkish from the Iranian Foreign Minister after the missile crisis.

A message in Turkish from the Iranian Foreign Minister after the missile crisis.

13.03.2026 22:12

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi issued a message in Turkish following the destruction of the third missile in Turkish airspace. In the message, Arakchi thanked Turkey, stating, "The prayers and solidarity shown by the Republic of Turkey for the Iranian people are a great source of strength and morale for us."

The United States and Israel continue to respond to attacks on Iran with retaliations. While two missiles allegedly launched from Iran targeting Israel and U.S. bases in the region were destroyed in Turkish airspace, a new crisis occurred today. For the third time, a missile was destroyed in Turkish airspace.

MESSAGE FROM THE IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO TURKEY

Following the destruction of the missile in Turkish airspace, a noteworthy message came from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi.

HE THANKED

In a message he published in Turkish on his social media account, Arakchi thanked Turkey. In his post, he stated, "In these blessed days of Ramadan, the prayers and solidarity shown by the brotherly Turkish nation and the friendly Republic of Turkey for the Iranian people are a great source of strength and morale for us."

Stating that Iran will continue to resolutely defend its sovereignty and the security of its people, Arakchi expressed, "We believe that justice and peace will prevail. We sincerely thank you for your prayers and support."

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