NATO has deployed a US-made Patriot missile defence system in Malatya, Turkey, in a move aimed at strengthening air defence along the alliance’s southern flank. The deployment comes after Iranian missiles were reportedly fired toward Turkish territory in recent days, raising concerns in Ankara and across NATO. Officials say the move is largely a precautionary measure to secure Turkish airspace, with the Patriot system capable of intercepting incoming missiles and aerial threats. The deployment highlights growing regional tensions as missile launches and drone activity continue to rattle parts of the Middle East and neighbouring regions.
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