Turkey says U.S. Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war

Turkey said on Tuesday that a U.S. Patriot air defence system was deployed ​to its southeast, near a NATO radar base, as part ‌of steps by the alliance to boost air defences in the face of missile threats from the Iran war.

"In addition to the measures we ​take on a national level, air and missile defence measures by ​NATO have been increased. In that framework, one Patriot System is being deployed to ‌Malatya ⁠to contribute to defending our air space," the defence ministry said.
It added that Turkey would continue to evaluate regional developments and cooperate with NATO allies.