11.03.2026 09:21
New details have emerged regarding the source of the missiles launched from Iran that were destroyed over Turkey. According to security sources, both missiles directed at Turkey originated from the same point. Initial investigations revealed that the missiles were fired from an area east of Tehran and have an approximate range of 1,200 kilometers. Additionally, it is assessed that the local commander may have acted on old orders due to the collapse of the central system in Iran.
Iranian missiles entering Turkish airspace through Iraq and Syria were destroyed by NATO defense systems.
WARNING FROM TURKEY TO IRAN
Turkey warned the Iranian administration at the highest level due to the missiles fired consecutively from the same region and destroyed in the air. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated in a phone call made at the request of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Turkey was negatively affected by conflicts in which it was not a party. Erdoğan emphasized that the violation of Turkish airspace, regardless of the justification, is unacceptable and expressed that Turkey will continue to take all necessary measures.
IRAN DENIES BUT...
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also expressed the need to avoid steps that could pose a risk in his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi. Iranian Minister Arakchi claimed that the missiles directed at Turkish airspace were not fired by Iran.
BOTH MISSILES WERE FIRED FROM EAST OF TEHRAN
According to a report in a Turkish newspaper; security sources stated that the second missile had the same range as the first missile, and both missiles were fired from the same point, which was a region east of Tehran.
ATTENTION WAS DRAWN TO THE "MOZAIC DEFENSE" SYSTEM
Sources indicated that the situation might have originated from Iran's "Mozaic Defense" system. It is assessed that the U.S. and Israel disabled Iran's central defense system in the early days of the attacks, which may have led to previously made defense decisions being automatically implemented.
OLD ORDERS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED
It is stated that in defense planning, the country is divided into 7-8 regions, and in case of a disruption in central management, previously given orders will continue to be implemented. Sources noted that the possibility of the commander operating in the region targeting Turkey having implemented old orders is being considered, and a detailed investigation is being conducted on the matter. It was reported that the second missile was also hit by an interceptor missile fired from a U.S. ship allocated to NATO in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a range the same as the first missile, approximately 1,200 kilometers.
ANKARA IS APPROACHING WITH CAUTION
The Ankara administration is cautiously evaluating the statements from Iran due to the current conflict environment and the "mozaic defense" system. Security sources indicate that Turkey is being careful against provocations and that preventing the war from spreading to the region, avoiding the escalation of conflict, and preventing the division of Iran are among Ankara's top priorities. Sources also reported that Turkey is conducting its diplomatic initiatives within this framework and that contacts with regional countries and Azerbaijan are ongoing to prevent the opening of new fronts.
WE ARE NOT IN A SCENARIO THAT WILL LEAD TO WAR
Security sources also made assessments regarding the possibility of a third missile being fired from Iran towards Turkey. It was emphasized that Ankara will not be part of any scenario that could lead to its involvement in war, and it was stated that deterrence will be maintained with a prudent and calm attitude. Additionally, it was expressed that third countries that have been attacked are also trying to adopt an approach that considers the interests of the region in the long term.