Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson General Abufazil Shikarchi issued a statement on the Turkish government officials claiming that Iran supports the invasion operation against Qandil.

General Shikarchi stated that Iran considers the territorial integrity of neighboring countries an important factor and said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran thinks military action against the territory of another country without permission from its legitimate government with the excuse of combatting terrorism is illegal.”

Shikarchi added: “Iran will never support initiatives that will damage the sovereignity of neighboring countries.”

The Iranian official also refuted claims that the Turkih state will support Iran’s operation against Qandil.