Turkey prepares for Eastern Mediterranean war scenarios

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An official document from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, revealed by Nordic Monitor, indicates that Turkey is preparing for all possible scenarios in the Eastern Mediterranean. The document, dated August 10, 2026, and signed by Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, explicitly mentions preparations for crises, tensions, and war.

The response was issued to a parliamentary question from Gaziantep deputy Hasan Öztürkmen. It highlights that Turkey is closely monitoring Greek military activities and equipment programs in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the strengthening defense cooperation between Greece and Israel.

Additionally, the ministry noted that its planning includes considerations for the security of Cyprus and the broader region, emphasizing that necessary measures are being taken to address any potential military escalation.

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Eastern Mediterranean · Greece · Israel · Ministry of National Defense · Nordic Monitor · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkish Ministry of National Defense · Yaşar Güler

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[● 5 SOURCES] The document is signed by Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The document was revealed by Nordic Monitor and is dated August 10, 2026. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The Turkish Ministry of National Defense is monitoring the strengthening of defense cooperation between Greece and Israel. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The response was provided to a written parliamentary question from Gaziantep deputy Hasan Öztürkmen. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The Turkish Ministry of National Defense is taking measures for all scenarios in the Eastern Mediterranean, including crises, tensions, and war. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Turkey is monitoring Greek military activities and equipment programs in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. www.tromaktiko.gr · gr.euronews.com · www.metrosport.gr · www.stoxos.gr · www.thestival.gr