Dhaka, June 20 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced plans to ramp up production of medium and long-range missiles in response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, aiming to strengthen Turkey's deterrence capabilities.

Erdogan said that the move is intended to ensure that no country dares to threaten Turkey. "We are making production plans to bring our medium and long-range missile stockpiles to a level that ensures deterrence, in light of recent developments," the president said following a cabinet meeting on Monday.

"God willing, in the not-too-distant future, we will reach a defence capacity that is so strong that no one will even dare to act tough toward us," he added.

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