Turkey on Tuesday, said that NATO had deployed a patriot air defense system to Malatya province in the country’s southeast, as the military alliance pledged to “defend all Allies against any threat” amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said this in a statement on Tuesday.
“In addition to the measures we take on a national level, air and missile defense measures by NATO have been increased,” the statement read.
“In that framework, one Patriot System is being deployed to Malatya to contribute to defending our airspace.”
This is coming after Turkey recently positioned six fighter jets and air defense systems at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Meanwhile, NATO has already intercepted two Iranian missiles headed for Turkey since the war began in February.
U.S.-Israeli vs Iran war: NATO deploys Patriot system to Turkey
