U.S. seeks missile shield in Turkey – reports
WASHINGTON D.C. – A senior US official has said Turkey’s location is suitable for stationing missile defense elements, CNN Turk TV channel said.
"Turkey is a very powerful and active NATO ally, and we certainly want to work with them. We believe that to be protected from attacks, Turkey’s geogrpahic location is very suitable. Ankara is now to pass a decision on that," said US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy James Townsend.
Reports have been circulating about US plans to base missile defense facilities on Turkish soil. Ankara has neither confirmed nor dismissed the reports so far.
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