Statement from the Iranian Embassy in Ankara regarding the missile shot down in Turkish airspace.

Statement from the Iranian Embassy in Ankara regarding the missile shot down in Turkish airspace.

13.03.2026 18:33

The Iranian Embassy in Ankara rejected the allegations regarding munitions entering Turkey's airspace, stating that no munitions have been fired from Iran towards Turkey. It was expressed that they are ready to establish a joint technical team to eliminate uncertainties between the two countries.

(ANKARA) - In a statement from the Iranian Embassy in Ankara, it was emphasized that "no munitions have been fired from Iran towards Turkey" following the publication of news regarding the detection of munitions entering Turkey's airspace.

STATEMENT FROM IRAN

Another missile fired from Iran was destroyed in Turkish airspace. A statement was expected from Iran regarding the incident. A written statement was made by the Iranian Embassy in Ankara concerning the munitions directed towards Turkish airspace.

"NO MUNITIONS HAVE BEEN FIRED TOWARDS TURKEY"

The statement included the following: "We would like to emphasize the following after the publication of news regarding the detection of munitions entering Turkey's airspace: no munitions have been fired from Iran towards Turkey."

"WE ARE READY FOR A JOINT TECHNICAL TEAM"

Considering the recent meeting between the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the President of the Republic of Turkey, as well as the contacts between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the Islamic Republic of Iran has stated that it is ready to establish a joint technical team to thoroughly investigate this matter in order to eliminate any uncertainties.

"WE RESPECT TURKEY'S NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY"

As previously stated, the Islamic Republic of Iran respects the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Turkey, a friendly and neighboring country."

THIRD MISSILE FROM IRAN

On the other hand, missiles fired from Iran were shot down on March 4 in Hatay and on March 9 in the skies over Gaziantep. The reaction and concerns of Turkey were conveyed to the Iranian Ambassador to Ankara, Mohammad Hasan Habibullahzade, who was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the ballistic munitions.

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