Turkish convoy reaches Iran border in show of solidarity
Activists call for cross-border “resistance media” network during gatherings in Tabriz
TABRIZ, Iran (MNTV) — A convoy of hundreds of Turkish citizens in more than 500 vehicles traveled to the Gurbulak border crossing with Iran in a show of solidarity with the Iranian people, as activists called for the formation of a “resistance media” network spanning the two countries.
The procession set off from the Turkish city of Igdir toward the Bazargan border, with participants carrying flags and chanting slogans in support of ties between the two nations, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported Wednesday.
At the conclusion of the event, 72 Turkish nationals crossed into Iran, where they were seen off by other members of the convoy. The gatherings follow similar demonstrations of support for Iran in recent days across eastern Turkish provinces.
In a related development, Turkish media and civil society activists joined a gathering in Tabriz’s Sa’at Square, expressing support for Iran’s resistance against the “Zionist American enemy.”
Participants also met with Iranian media figures in Tabriz, calling for the establishment of a cross-border “resistance media” network linking Iran and Turkey. “We are not Iranian, but we are all from one nation,” said Nurettin Sirin, head of the Turkey-based Quds TV.
“The war is not a war in Iran but a war against Muslims and the oppressed of the world. Muslims in Turkiye and Iran are on the same front against America and the Zionist regime,” he said.
Sirin added that he and other media figures had met with Ali Khamenei on several occasions, and said that following his death, Mojtaba Khamenei had assumed leadership.
“Our media is not the media of a city or country, but a consolidated media of all Muslims and the oppressed of the world and the resistance front,” Sirin said.
Also speaking at the gathering, Mehmet Demirdag, head of the Vali Asr institution, said the 72 Turkish nationals who entered Iran came from different cities and religious backgrounds.
He said the group had originally planned to be in Iran during the recent conflict but arrived after a ceasefire took hold due to coordination delays.
“The people of Iran are a dignified nation,” Demirdag said. “Despite being attacked by two powerful military regimes, America and Israel, the Iranian people did not leave their country. Even some Iranians residing in Turkey returned home.”
“Iran is a powerful country that did not bow to the great power of America for 45 days, and ultimately victory will be theirs,” he added.
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