As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he plans to strengthen the country’s deterrence capabilities so that no country would dare attack it. Erdogan announced plans this week to step up Turkey’s production of medium- and long-range missiles.

Turkish president says buildup 'ensures deterrence' in light of recent developments; officials, analysts see little chance of war spreading to Turkey, but fear regional arms race

Turkish President Erdoğan affirmed Iran's right to defend itself against Israel's "state terrorism," condemning Israel's actions in the region.