25.02.2026 01:40
The U.S.-based Bloomberg's claim that "if the U.S. attacks Iran, Turkey could create a buffer zone in Iran against a wave of migration" was swiftly denied by the Disinformation Combat Center. The statement said, "The claims that Turkey plans to occupy Iranian territory for security reasons in the event of a U.S. attack on Iran contain disinformation."
A striking claim about Iran has emerged from the US press. In a report published by Bloomberg, it was suggested that the US is preparing contingency plans for a possible Iranian attack, with options including the establishment of a buffer zone on Iranian territory against mass migration.
"CLAIMS REGARDING THE PLAN TO OCCUPY IRAN ARE UNTRUE"
A denial came from Ankara regarding the claim. In a statement from the Disinformation Combat Center, it was noted that the claim in question is untrue.
The statement included the following remarks: "The claims that 'Turkey plans to occupy Iranian territory for security reasons in the event of a US attack on Iran' as reported by some media outlets contain disinformation."
"WE ALWAYS RESPECT THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY AND SOVEREIGNTY OF NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES"
Our state, which always respects the territorial integrity and sovereignty of neighboring countries, takes necessary measures to ensure our border security on a 24/7 basis, whether there are crises or not.
It is important for the public not to give credence to unverified claims and to consider the statements of official institutions."