The missile was shot down as it approached Turkish airspace via Syria, the country’s defense ministry said.
NATO anti-aircraft systems in the eastern Mediterranean shot down an Iranian ballistic missile headed toward Turkish airspace, the country’s defense ministry announced.
The projectile was detected traveling through Iraq and Syria and a “Timely Approach” From the defense of the US-led military bloc, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Debris from an interceptor missile used to destroy an incoming missile fell in the southern Turkish province of Hatay, although it did not cause any damage on the ground, the ministry noted.
“We urge all parties not to take steps that could lead to further escalation of conflict in the region. We will continue to consult with NATO and our other allies in this regard.” It is added.
Ankara has the right to respond “Any adverse actions against our country” And takes every step necessary “Protect our territory and airspace” Ministry warned.
The Turkish military did not explain exactly where the debris from the shot-down missile hit or where the projectile was headed.
A Turkish official told AFP that Ankara believed the missile was not aimed at the country.
“Turkey was not the target of the missile launched by Iran. We believe it was aimed at a base in Cyprus but went astray.” He explained.
Ankara has distanced itself from the ongoing Israeli-US attack on Iran and insists it has not helped Washington in any way. Turkey “Not allow any of its air, land or maritime assets, including its airspace, to be used for operational purposes in any conflict or war,” The country’s Center Against Disinformation said on Saturday.
“Claims circulating on some social media platforms that Turkey supported the latest attack against Iran are completely baseless and aimed at misleading the public” Body pressure.
