Turkish President Erdogan addresses missile incident in Hatay

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a statement following an incident where a rocket was intercepted in the Hatay province. While Turkish sources attribute the rocket to Iran, no official Iranian response has been confirmed in the provided texts. President Erdogan stated that Turkey is taking all necessary security measures in close consultation with NATO allies to prevent a recurrence. During a speech to Special Operations Forces, he emphasized the importance of increasing defense capabilities to ensure territorial security. He highlighted recent successes in the Turkish defense and aerospace export industry as evidence of the country's growing strength. The president asserted that his government will not leave border or airspace security to chance. Turkey intends to maintain a firm stance regarding the protection of its national borders. This incident follows broader regional tensions affecting Turkish national security policy.