NATO statement after 4th missile fired at Turkey: We are prepared, we will do what is necessary
A statement has been issued by NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart regarding the 4th missile fired from Iran that was neutralized in Turkish airspace. Hart said, "NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all its allies."
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NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart stated today, following the neutralization of a ballistic munition that entered Turkish airspace after being fired from Iran, that "NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all its allies."
NATO: WE WILL DO WHAT IS NECESSARY
Another ballistic munition determined to have been fired from Iran was neutralized in Turkish airspace by NATO air and missile defense assets. The first statement regarding the incident came from NATO. NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart shared the message, "NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all its allies."
Meanwhile, a statement issued by the Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the necessary intervention was carried out the moment the ballistic munition entered Turkish airspace. It was stated that NATO air and missile defense systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean were activated and eliminated the threat.
"MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN AGAINST ALL KINDS OF THREATS"
The statement indicated that necessary measures are being taken with determination against all kinds of threats directed at Turkey's territory and airspace. It was emphasized that developments in the region are being closely monitored with national security as a priority.
The statement is as follows: "A ballistic munition determined to have been fired from Iran and which entered Turkish airspace has been neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Necessary measures are being taken with determination and without hesitation against all kinds of threats directed at our country's territory and airspace, and all developments in the region are being carefully monitored, prioritizing our national security."
4TH MISSILE FIRED FROM IRAN
On the other hand, missiles fired from Iran were shot down over the skies of Hatay on March 4 and Gaziantep on March 9. Regarding the 3rd missile neutralized on March 13, the Ministry of National Defense had stated, "It was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean," without providing location information.