The Turkish Presidency's Communication Department categorically denied the allegations circulating about Ankara's readiness to "engage in the ongoing war in the region alongside Iran" or "send military forces to Lebanon," stressing that these allegations are unfounded.
This came in a statement issued on Monday by the Center for Combating Media Disinformation of the Department of Communication, in which it stressed that what is being circulated through some social media platforms is part of "media disinformation campaigns" aimed at distorting the Turkish position.
The statement stressed that "Turkey has not been a party to the war since its inception, and its policy is based on avoiding escalation and working to contain the crisis through diplomatic channels."
He explained that Ankara, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, continues its intensive efforts to stop the attacks as soon as possible and prevent the expansion of the conflict in order to achieve lasting peace in the region.
He added that this Turkish approach is appreciated by various parties, including the conflicting parties, due to its role in de-escalating tensions and seeking political solutions.
The statement warned that such "misleading" news falls within the framework of psychological warfare aimed at harming Turkey's image and distorting its positive role in managing the regional crisis, calling for relying on official sources and avoiding being drawn into rumors.
These statements come in light of the escalation of tensions since February 28, following Israeli and American attacks on Iran, and the subsequent Iranian responses with missiles and drones, as well as targeting what it says are American interests in some Arab countries, which led to casualties and material damage, amid continuous regional condemnations.