Iran fires a ballistic missile at Turkey: Ankara claims right to retaliate
Iran has fired a ballistic missile towards Turkey. This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of Turkey.
According to the agency, the missile was intercepted by air defence forces, It missed its target. There have been no reports of damage or casualties.
The Turkish military said that its air defence systems responded quickly to the threat and destroyed the missile in midair.
Ankara warns of possible response
The Turkish Ministry of Defence stressed that the country reserves the right to respond to any attacks.
The agency stated that Ankara is ready to take necessary measures to protect national security, including retaliatory military action.
The Turkish side also stressed that it is closely monitoring the situation and is ready to respond to any new threats.
Context.
In recent days, tensions in the Middle East have risen sharply amid military escalation between Iran, Israel and the United States.
Experts warn that the involvement of Turkey, one of the key military powers in the region and a NATO member, could significantly expand the scope of the conflict.
In the event of a direct military clash between Turkey and Iran, the situation in the Middle East could move into an even more dangerous phase.
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