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Ankara Will Refuse Potential Military Involvement Against Iran

Published January 16, 2026, 11:15
Ankara Will Refuse Potential Military Involvement Against Iran

The Turkish press, both pro-government and opposition, views Iran as an unstable and dangerous neighbor, with immediate negative consequences for Turkey. The main question dominating the discourse is how Ankara will react if Donald Trump requests its participation in a military operation against Iran. According to reports, Turkey will refuse any military involvement, allowing only humanitarian use of its infrastructure. Ankara wants to avoid war but also wants to be prepared for potential consequences and not pay the price for a conflict started by others. Concerns are raised about potential Iranian attacks on American facilities in Turkey, with Ankara warning it will retaliate decisively. A historical analogy to the era of Turgut Ozal is also highlighted, warning of potential strategic defeat.