Türkiye has firmly rejected claims circulating in foreign media that it is preparing to invade Iran in the event of a potential US strike.

The Turkish Ministry of Defense dismissed reports suggesting Ankara would move into Iranian territory for security reasons if tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate, The Caspian Post reports via Russian media.

“The allegations appearing in some media outlets and on social networks do not correspond to reality,” the ministry said.

Officials stressed that Türkiye remains committed to peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region and to ensuring long-term stability. At the same time, Ankara is taking necessary measures in coordination with relevant state institutions to prevent possible risks.

The denial follows reports in Western media claiming Türkiye was considering creating a buffer zone inside Iran if the confrontation between the US and Iran intensifies.

Earlier, The Washington Post reported that the United States had significantly increased its military presence near Iran, deploying more than 150 aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East after talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva on February 17. The current US military presence in the region is said to be the largest since the 2003 Iraq War.

On February 26, a third round of negotiations between Iran and the United States on the nuclear issue is taking place in Geneva, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside heightened regional tensions.