Türkiye steps up security measures following Israeli airstrikes on Iran

Türkiye has significantly escalated its security protocols in response to the recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, underscoring its concern over regional stability.

In a post on his X account, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shared details of a high-level meeting held in Ankara with the Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Chief of the General Staff General Metin Gürak, and the Head of the National Intelligence Organisation İbrahim Kalın, Caliber.Az reports.

Bugün, Millî Savunma Bakanımız Sayın Yaşar Güler, Genelkurmay Başkanımız Orgeneral Sayın Metin Gürak, MİT Başkanımız Sayın İbrahim Kalın ve diğer yetkililerimiz ile bir araya gelerek İsrail’in İran’a yönelik hava saldırısıyla başlayan süreci ve muhtemel yansımalarını… pic.twitter.com/Gw0zP0JOUN

— Hakan Fidan (@HakanFidan) June 13, 2025

The officials convened to assess the ongoing situation triggered by Israel’s strikes and to evaluate potential repercussions for Türkiye.

Fidan emphasised that Türkiye’s President is closely monitoring developments and receiving regular updates. “Relevant institutions, under the instructions of the President, are taking all necessary measures according to possible scenarios concerning our country,” he stated.

Since the onset of the crisis, Türkiye has maintained close diplomatic contact with several countries in the region, including Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and the United States, aiming to manage tensions and promote dialogue.

The Foreign Minister criticised Israel’s actions, highlighting the country’s destabilising impact on the region: “Israel, which has caused a humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, driven Lebanon into instability, moved towards occupation in Syria, and today targeted Iran, must abandon its strategy aimed at destabilising the region without delay.”

Fidan also warned against allowing escalating tensions to overshadow the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for renewed diplomatic efforts: “Advancing the process initiated by U.S. President Mr. Trump regarding nuclear negotiations is the only way to resolve the disputes arising from the nuclear disagreement. Diplomacy is the only alternative to war.”

By Vugar Khalilov