On Monday, various social media accounts and activists shared a video they claimed captured the initial moments of an Iranian attack on the U.S. Incirlik airbase in Turkey. This video quickly garnered extensive interaction, with many believing it to be live footage of Iran targeting a base within Turkey amid a backdrop of increasing regional tension and mutual threats.

However, the Turkish presidential media's anti-disinformation center swiftly refuted these claims, declaring that no foreign military bases exist in Turkey and asserting that the country's sovereignty includes all land, airspace, maritime areas, and military facilities. In an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the center emphasized that there had been no attack on Turkish territory and criticized narratives suggesting Turkey's involvement in regional conflicts as clear acts of disinformation.

Furthermore, the Turkish defense and security infrastructure is operating fully, with real-time monitoring of developments in the region. This incident highlights not only the susceptibility of social media to misinformation but also the ongoing challenges Turkey faces in maintaining its narrative and sovereignty amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the area.