Iran strikes at US base in Turkey

Iran reportedly strikes US base in Turkey

A number of media outlets report that Iran has allegedly struck the area of the US Incirlik air base in Turkey.

According to preliminary data, the target could be US military infrastructure located in the south of the country.

Confirmation is questionable

As of the time of publication, the official authorities of Turkey, the United States or Iran have not confirmed the fact of the base's damage.

There is also no verified information about possible damage or casualties. But there is video from the Turkish media near the scene.

Why it matters

Incirlik Air Base is one of the key US and NATO facilities in the region. Any confirmed attack on it would mean a sharp expansion of the geography of the conflict.

Experts warn that the involvement of Turkey, a NATO member state, could have serious international consequences.