04.03.2026 19:41
Following the ballistic missile fired from Iran landing in Turkey, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a notable statement. Pezeshkian said, "The esteemed leaders of our friendly and neighboring countries, we have tried to avoid war through your assistance and diplomacy, but the American-Zionist military aggression has left us no choice but to defend ourselves."
In the morning hours, teams that went to the Dörtyol district of Hatay upon receiving a report of an object falling from the air took precautions in the area and started working. It was revealed during the work that the object was a piece of ballistic ammunition. The Ministry of National Defense also made a statement regarding the issue in the following hours.
A MISSILE FIRED FROM IRAN WAS DOWNED IN HATAY
The ministry reported that a ballistic ammunition, which was detected to have been fired from Iran and directed towards Turkish airspace, was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
PEZEŞKİYAN: THEY LEFT US NO CHOICE BUT TO DEFEND OURSELVES
While discussions continue, a striking statement came from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In a post on his social media account, he said: "Esteemed leaders of our friendly and neighboring countries, we tried to avoid war with your help and through diplomacy, but the American-Zionist military attack left us no option but to defend ourselves. We respect your sovereignty and believe that regional peace should be ensured by the countries of the region."