"NATO is sending another Patriot missile defence unit to its Incirlik Air Base, after several ballistic missiles Ankara says were fired by Iran were downed heading towards or in Turkish airspace. The ministry announced the new missile battery during a Wednesday briefing at the Incirlik base, located near the southern city of Adana, saying it would complement national-level measures to ensure the security of our airspace and our citizens."
"The move comes five days after Turkiye said another ballistic missile from Iran was intercepted by NATO forces, the third such incident since the war in Iran broke out. NATO air defences shot down the first ballistic missile fired at Turkiye on March 4, followed by the shooting down of a second missile on March 9."
"Of course, there is technical data available and we are discussing the discrepancy between their [Iranian officials'] statements and the reality with them, Fidan said after speaking with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on Saturday."
NATO is deploying a new Patriot missile defence unit to Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkiye after multiple ballistic missiles were intercepted in Turkish airspace. Turkiye's Ministry of National Defence announced the PAC-3 system deployment during a Wednesday briefing, stating it complements national security measures. Three ballistic missiles have been shot down since March 4, with NATO forces conducting the interceptions. Incirlik hosts personnel from the United States, Qatar, Spain, Poland, and Turkish troops. Iran denies firing missiles, suggesting Israel may be responsible. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated technical data contradicts Iranian denials and is being discussed with Iranian officials. Turkiye has warned Iran against further attacks and reserved the right to respond to hostile actions.
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