A second Iranian ballistic missile, believed to be targeting Incirlik, was destroyed in the air over the Syria-Turkey border. The Turkish MoD issued a statement. A ballistic missile launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean
5 hour agoTurkey’s Defense Ministry says it has deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems to northern Cyprus.
Reuters: Türkiye will deploy six F-16 fighter jets to northern Cyprus.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 10 km E of Buldan, Turkey
Rubio told Turkey that Washington does not plan to arm Iranian Kurdish groups, Turkey’s foreign minister says
A source in the Turkish Ministry of Defense: Ankara is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Cyprus.
President Erdoğan spoke with Azerbaijani President Aliyev by phone. The attack on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic was discussed during the call.
Türkiye affirms its ability to protect its land and air borders and criticizes the Kurdish separatist movement PJAK inside Iran, describing them as "terrorists".
NATO Secretary General: Missile interception over Türkiye is a serious incident and demonstrates the alliance's vigilance.
4 day agoThe Iranian armed forces denied launching any missiles toward Turkey, affirming in a statement their "respect for Turkey's sovereignty."
Statement from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The UAE condemns the attempt to target Türkiye with an Iranian ballistic missile.
President Erdoğan: "We are taking all necessary measures in close consultation with our NATO allies and are intervening immediately when needed."
4 day agoWSJ: Iranian missile was heading towards Turkey’s Incirlik base which hosts US forces. A US navy destroyer shot down the missile
4 day agoTürkiye summons Iran's ambassador to Ankara. The Foreign Ministry conveys a protest to the Iranian envoy over the ballistic munition fired from Iran towards Turkish airspace
Turkey conveys its protests to Iran for firing a misile into Turkish airspace in a phone call between Fidan and Araghchi, per Turkish sources. Fidan asked Araghchi to avoid steps that could spread the war to the region
Turkish Defense Ministry: NATO air defense systems intercepted a missile launched from Iran over Hatay.
Gendarmerie intervenes in solar power plant protest in Diyarbakır: 15 detained, 4 injured.
Turkish Foreign Minister: Iran's indiscriminate bombing of Gulf states is extremely wrong
Turkey’s Fidan calls Iraqi KRG President Barzani after reports emerged that Trump may seek a Kurdish alliance to topple the regime in Iran
Erdogan: Türkiye is making intensive diplomatic efforts to end the current war in the Middle East.
5 day agoTrump is open to backing armed anti-regime groups inside Iran, including Kurdish factions. No final decision yet on weapons or intelligence support. Source: WSJ
The General Authority of Civil Aviation: Aleppo International Airport will resume operations starting at midnight on Wednesday. Air corridors in the northern sector of Syrian airspace towards Turkey will also reopen. The remaining air corridors and Damascus International Airport will remain closed until further notice.
Turkey halts passanger traffic at Iran border
1 week agoTurkish President Erdogan: I was saddened to learn of the passing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a result of the attacks that took place yesterday
President Trump just spoke with the leaders of the UK, Kuwait, and Turkey
Erdogan: I condemn the attacks on Iran's sovereignty
1 week agoTurkish Presidency says Turkey doesn't permit the use of its airspace in attacks on Iran. "Turkey does not permit the use of any of its air, land, or sea elements—including its airspace—for operational purposes in any conflict or war in which it is not a party,"
Turkish Airlines suspends flights to Middle Eastern cities following the attack on Iran.
Istanbul Airport data: 3 flights cancelled today from Istanbul to Tehran
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 11 km NW of Nurhak, Turkey