Striking behind-the-scenes report: Did Israel inform Turkey before the Iran attack? A crisis desk was established
It has emerged that Israel provided information to Ankara before its airstrikes on Iran. According to a report by Middle East Eye citing senior Turkish officials, Ankara was warned hours before the attack, and a crisis desk was established.
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In the airstrikes launched by Israel against Iran on the night of June 13, high-ranking Iranian commanders were targeted, and Iran responded to these attacks with missile fire. As the escalating conflict enters its fifth day, striking information regarding the initial attack has emerged.
ISRAEL INFORMED ANKARA BEFORE THE ATTACK
Middle East Eye, in a report citing two senior Turkish officials, wrote that Israel informed Turkey hours before the attack on Iranian commanders. According to the report, Israel established direct contact with Ankara before the attack and provided information about potential developments.
CRISIS DESK ESTABLISHED IN ANKARA
Following Israel's signal of an attack, Turkish officials acted quickly. A crisis desk was established in Ankara as part of emergency coordination. At the same time, the Turkish Air Force was placed on high alert.
Following the attacks, officials worked on comprehensive scenarios against the possibility of the conflict turning into a regional war.
HIGH-LEVEL FIGURES WERE TARGETED
Among those targeted in Israel's airstrikes were critical figures such as Iranian Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami.