NATO intercepts Iran missile over Turkey
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The Turkish Defense Ministry warned that it will take necessary steps without hesitation. Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defenses shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran
Turkey deployed a large fleet of warships in Northern Cyprus and deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems in Northern Cyprus.
Turkey has more levers to pull in Iran's crisis than any other regional actor — and more to lose. Here is what Ankara does next.
Turkey is the only country to recognise the Turkish Cypriot state to the north. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ankara said NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran that was heading toward Turkish airspace, as Turkish officials called for restraint amid rising regional tensions.
Turkey's expansion into Africa through commerce including military sales reportedly challenges U.S. interests as ongoing conflicts create new opportunities for Ankara.
Under relentless Israeli-US attack, Iran has bombarded US assets in the Gulf, but so far has not touched Turkey which would be a "high-cost strategic gamble" that could go disastrously wrong, analysts said.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Greece can solve their Aegean and eastern Mediterranean disputes through good faith and dialogue.