Turkey says Turkish defences intercepted ballistic missile fired from Iran

Ankara, Turkey. Turkey’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that Turkish anti-missile infrastructure in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran. The ministry said the ordnance fell in the Dortyol district of Hatay province.

Interception and reported impact location

The ministry said it had been “determined that the ordnance fell in the Dortyol district of the Hatay province”, which it noted is located northeast of Cyprus’ Karpas peninsula.

Statements on security and response

“Our resolve and capacity to ensure the security of our country and its citizens are at the highest level,” the ministry said, adding that Turkey “supports regional stability and peace” while being capable of securing its territory regardless of the source of a threat.

It said “every step taken to defend our territory and airspace will be taken resolutely and without hesitation”, and that it reserved “the right to respond to any hostile attitude shown towards our country”.

Call for restraint and consultations with allies

The ministry urged “all parties to refrain from actions which would further spread the context in the region”, adding that it would consult with Nato and other allies.

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