Türkiye activates emergency measures, keeps Iran border open as US-Israel strike

2026-02-28 - 20:52

Türkiye has activated emergency measures to protect Turkish citizens following the escalation between the US, Israel, and Iran, diplomatic sources said Saturday. All embassies and consulates in the region are operating at full capacity, with the Foreign Ministry's Consular Call Center providing 24/7 assistance at 00 90 312 292 29 29 for citizen inquiries and emergency coordination. Travel and Borders All flights to the region have been canceled as a precaution, though Türkiye's three border crossings with Iran remain open, sources confirmed. The measures follow Saturday morning explosions in Tehran after Israel announced "preemptive" strikes and President Donald Trump confirmed launching "major combat operations" in Iran. Iran's Response Tehran condemned the US and Israeli action as military aggression, calling it a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. Emphasizing its right to self-defense under international law, Iran stated it had prioritized diplomacy to prevent war but "the time has now come to defend the homeland," vowing the armed forces would respond in a "decisive and powerful manner."