WASHINGTON
According to the Western media reports, Turkey asks
the United States to deploy two Patriot batteries at its southern border
following the aggravation of tensions in neighboring Syria’s Idlib governorate
The United States has not yet made a final decision on
possible temporary Ankara-requested deployment of Patriot missile systems in
Turkey near Syria’s border, a US official told TASS on Friday.
"We are
aware of a request for Patriot missiles in Turkey near the Syrian border, but
no decision has been made," the latter stated
The official
confirmed that the negotiations between Washington and Ankara on that matter in
the context of the recent developments in Syria’s Idlib governorate were
underway.
"We continue to have discussions with the government of Turkey
about the troubling situation in Idlib. We refer you to the Turkish government
for further details," the agency's interlocutor commented.
According to
the Western media reports, Turkey asks the United States to deploy two Patriot
batteries at its southern border following the aggravation of tensions in
neighboring Syria’s Idlib governorate. Turkey reportedly handed over its
official request last week via US Special Representative for Syria Engagement
James Jeffrey.