Turkish defence chief evaluates border security with Iran during strategic visit

Turkish National Defence Minister Yaşar Güler conducted a high-level inspection of military units stationed in the Başkale district, located along Türkiye’s eastern border with Iran.

Turkiye Today shared a post on its social media account, highlighting the visit which underlines Ankara's continued focus on regional stability and border security amid rising geopolitical tensions, Caliber.Az reports.

🔴 #LATEST — Defense Minister Guler visits Van's Baskale district to inspect military units and assess security along Türkiye-Iran border pic.twitter.com/rw4UrK9Wvy

— Türkiye Today (@turkiyetodaycom) June 18, 2025

“Defense Minister Guler visits Van's Baskale district to inspect military units and assess security along Türkiye-Iran border,” the post reads.

During the visit, Minister Güler reviewed the operational readiness of Turkish forces deployed in the area and received detailed briefings on the current security landscape. The minister also evaluated the overall security situation along the border.

By Vafa Guliyeva