Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that no step should be taken that would “cast a shadow over our thousand-year neighborly and brotherly ties with Iran or wound our nation,” referring to the interception earlier on Monday of a missile launched from Iran toward Türkiye.

Despite "our sincere warnings, extremely wrong and provocative steps that will strain Türkiye’s friendship continue to be taken," Erdogan said in an address to the nation after Cabinet meeting, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

Türkiye has engaged in intense diplomacy since the Iran war broke out on Feb. 28, he added.

"We have held talks with 16 leaders to find a way out of the crisis," said Erdogan.

Ankara stands on the side of justice, international law, peace, and stability in Iran and supports resolving conflicts through dialogue, he also said.

Since the start of the conflict, all Turkish units have been on alert, said Erdogan, adding: "We have mobilized all institutions of our state."

There is no problem or congestion at Türkiye's three customs gates on the Iranian border, he said, noting that Ankara monitors its airspace 24/7 for potential threats with its F-16s, airborne early warning aircraft, and tanker planes.

Türkiye will continue to follow developments in coordination with NATO and other allies and take additional measures to strengthen its security, Erdogan said.