Türkiye denies social media claims of attack on US military base
2026-03-02 - 11:02
Türkiye's Center for Combating Disinformation issued a statement Monday firmly rejecting social media claims alleging an attack on a US military base within the country. The center declared that posts circulating on certain social media accounts asserting that "a US military base located in Türkiye has been struck" do not reflect the truth, urging the public to ignore unfounded allegations. No foreign bases on Turkish soil In its statement, the center emphasized a crucial factual point: there are no military bases in Türkiye belonging to any foreign country. It stressed that Türkiye's airspace, land territory, maritime jurisdiction areas, and military facilities are fully under the sovereignty and control of the Republic of Türkiye. This clarification directly addresses the fundamental inaccuracy underlying the viral claims. Disinformation warning The center also confirmed that no attack has occurred against Türkiye and described posts portraying the country as a party to regional conflicts as a clear act of disinformation. According to the statement, Türkiye's defense and security structure remains fully operational, with all developments being monitored in real time by relevant institutions. The warning comes amid heightened regional tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, a context in which false narratives can spread rapidly. Call for official sources The Center for Combating Disinformation urged the public not to give credence to unfounded allegations and to rely solely on official statements from authorities. The institution, established to counter misinformation and protect information integrity, continues to monitor social media platforms for false content that could create confusion or undermine public trust. As regional conflicts escalate, Turkish authorities are maintaining vigilance against attempts to drag the country into disinformation campaigns targeting its security posture.