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2026-04-05 13:58:35
[Turkey Denies Supplying Weapons to Iran, Calls Rumors "Psychological Warfare and Smear Campaign"] ⑴ The Turkish Presidential Palace issued a statement on the 4th denying the supply of weapons to Iran, calling related rumors on social media "smear campaigns" intended to undermine Turkey's constructive role in the regional crisis. ⑵ The Turkish Presidential Press Office's Anti-Disinformation Center stated in a statement that some social media accounts and disinformation websites have recently fabricated rumors claiming that Turkey is providing Iran with modern anti-missile systems and drones. ⑶ The statement also refuted another rumor that Iran recently shot down a US F-15 fighter jet using a Turkish-made man-portable air defense system; these false claims were characterized as "psychological warfare." ⑷ Turkey has consistently attempted to maintain a relatively balanced stance in the current Middle East conflict. This high-profile denial demonstrates its high sensitivity to escalating conflict or being labeled as "aiding Iran." ⑸ The rapid spread of disinformation during wartime has become commonplace. Turkey's proactive clarification is not only to protect its international image but also reflects the intensity of information warfare in the current Middle East conflict.
