Iran01 April, 20261 min read
Iran's FM Araghchi Denies Missile Attacks on Turkey, Warns of False Flags
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Araghchi denies Iran fired missiles at Türkiye, calls reports baseless. Iran warns of false-flag operations aimed at provoking conflict.
Araghchi Denies Strikes
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi categorically denied reports Iran had fired missiles at Turkey, calling them completely baseless. He offered to jointly investigate the claims of missile attacks. Turkey's Defense Ministry announced NATO forces intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran -- the fourth such interception since the war began.
Araghchi warned of repeated false-flag operations by enemies of regional peace. Iran remains committed to good neighborliness and respect for Turkey's sovereignty.
NATO Intercepts Fourth Iranian Missile
Turkey's Defense Ministry emphasized all necessary measures are being taken decisively to safeguard the country. NATO confirmed it had again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading to Turkey.
The interception marked the fourth missile fired from Iran toward Turkish airspace within less than a month. The risk Iran's strikes posed to NATO members was highlighted even as US-Israeli campaign devastated Iranian infrastructure.
Iran Condemns US-Israeli War
Araghchi described the US-Israeli attacks as criminal. He condemned strikes on schools, universities, scientific centers, cultural sites, and infrastructure.
He called US threats to target Iran's energy infrastructure a criminal threat. Fidan briefed Araghchi on a quadrilateral meeting emphasizing regional support for halting the war.