A Turkish AirForce F-16 Fighting Falcon performs, to mark the 100th anniversary of Turkish Republic in Istanbul on Oct. 29, 2023. Turkey's Defense ministry said on March 9, 2026 it had deployed six F-16 fighter jets to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as a security measure, days after the island was targeted by a drone attack. (Credit: Ozan Kose/AFP)
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey made the necessary warnings to Iran after NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that entered its airspace.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Iran continues to take wrong and provocative steps. He added that Turkey will continue to take additional measures after deploying six F-16 jets in northern Cyprus on Monday.
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that Turkey made the necessary warnings to Iran after NATO air defenses shot down a second Iranian ballistic missile that entered its airspace.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Iran continues to take wrong and provocative steps. He added that Turkey will continue to take additional measures after deploying six F-16 jets in northern Cyprus on Monday.
