18/6/2025–|Last update: 21:49 (Mecca time)
Turkish Defense Minister Yasher Goller announced today, Wednesday, the strengthening of security measures on the eastern border with IranIn light of the escalation of regional tensions and mutual attacks between Israel and Tehran, stressing that Türkiye You go through a “extremely sensitive” stage that requires the maximum caution and readiness.
The Ministry of Defense stated in a statement that Goller made a field visit to the state of One, who is adjacent to Iran, accompanied by the Chief of General Staff, General Metin Gourak, the commander of the ground forces, General Seljuk Bayrakdaroglu, and the commander of the Air Force, General Diaa Jamal Qadioglu.
The visit included inspecting the leadership of the fourth border battalion in Bash Qalaa, which is affiliated with the Sixth Border Brigade, in addition to holding a video meeting with the leaders of the third army units.
“The risks and threats are increasing day by day in the region and the world, and we are going through a sensitive stage that requires Turkey to remain strong and ready to face multiple -faceted threats,” Galler said.
He stressed that the Turkish government is closely following the ongoing developments in neighboring countries, led by Iran.
Commenting on the Israeli attacks, Guller said: “We condemn the illegal attacks that Israel launched on our neighbor IranHe added, “These attacks, as in Gaza And Lebanon Previously, intention appears Israel The clear spread of conflicts along the region.
Intensive security measures
Guller also announced that the security of Turkish borders with Iran is secured by 8 border brigades, 6 border regiments and about 60,000 security personnel, noting that “measures are strengthened day by day using the latest technological capabilities.”
He added that these efforts aim to prevent “illegal crossing And irregular migration And terrorist activities. “
Since the beginning of the year, the Turkish authorities have prevented more than 38,000 people from crossing the border, and 2,664 irregular immigrants have been seized and 83 members of terrorist organizations, along with 305 kilograms of drugs.
Guller stressed that the security measures on the border with Iran were strengthened specifically in the aftermath of the recent escalation, adding that “the security systems that we have established on our borders are a role model for many countries, and we will continue to secure our borders at the highest level to face any future developments.”
This comes after a wave of attacks by Israel since Friday against Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, missile bases and prominent personalities in Iranian nuclear programSo far, 224 people were killed and 1277 others were injured.
Restricted Tehran By launching ballistic missiles and drones, they resulted in 24 dead and hundreds of wounded in Israel.