Murat Kocabas

Murat Kocabas is a photographer for the Associated Press (AP). He is newsworthy because his photographs are featured in recent articles discussing the situation of Iranians considering leaving their country, potentially due to war. His photographs, specifically those taken at the Kapikoy border crossing in Turkey's eastern Van province on Friday, March 6, 2026, depict Iranians arriving in Turkey with luggage. These images visually represent the ongoing concerns and decisions faced by Iranians regarding emigration, highlighting the Turkey-Iran border as a potential escape route. Kocabas's work provides a visual and documentary element to the reporting on this sensitive geopolitical issue, making him relevant to understanding the human impact of the situation.