31.03.2026 00:40
Journalist Sinan Burhan shared information he claims to have obtained from security sources regarding the fourth missile neutralized in Turkish airspace by NATO air and missile defense elements operating in the Eastern Mediterranean. Burhan suggested that the missile was launched from western Iran and claimed that its target was the Kürecik Radar Base.
The Ministry of National Defense announced that a ballistic ammunition identified as fired from Iran has entered Turkish airspace. It was reported that the ammunition in question was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements operating in the Eastern Mediterranean.
SHARED INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM SECURITY SOURCES
Following the development, Sinan Burhan, the Editor-in-Chief of the Millet News Agency, shared information he claimed to have obtained from security sources regarding the matter.
In a post on his social media account, Burhan stated: “The missile fired by Iran today was launched from the west of Iran. This missile was neutralized by NATO over the skies of Malatya. It is assessed that Iran's 'fourth missile' target is Kürecik.
NATO HEADQUARTERS IN ADANA
It is stated that the establishment of the NATO headquarters planned in Adana has come to the agenda at Turkey's request. One should not turn anti-Americanism into anti-Turkish sentiment; Turkey is not the old Turkey. Turkey is a decision-making country within NATO and the Eurasianism approach of some regarding issues related to our national security is not correct. Turkey acts according to its own national interests. This headquarters issue has come to the agenda in 2023. It has no relation to the US-Israel and Iran war.
STRAITS AND MONTREUX AUTHORITY
There is no NATO base or operation in the Turkish Straits. Under the Montreux Convention, Turkey has authority and control over the Straits and the Black Sea. No bird flies without Turkey's knowledge. We have a strong president, strong diplomacy, and a strong army.”
Burhan's post is as follows;
4TH MISSILE FIRED FROM IRAN
On the other hand, missiles fired from Iran over Hatay on March 4 and over Gaziantep on March 9 had been shot down. Regarding the 3rd missile neutralized on March 13, the Ministry of National Defense stated, "It was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean," and no location information was provided.