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Turkey Declares Cyprus' NOTAM 'Invalid', Threatens to Exercise Guarantor Rights

Published March 18, 2026, 12:15
Turkey Declares Cyprus' NOTAM 'Invalid', Threatens to Exercise Guarantor Rights

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has declared the NOTAM issued by the Republic of Cyprus 'invalid', stating that Turkey will not hesitate to exercise its rights as a guarantor power. Ankara accused Greece and Cyprus of collaborating with Israel, claiming that this collaboration is causing instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey states that Cyprus is being used as a base for arms accumulation and by other countries, while reiterating its commitment to the security of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This move has caused shock in Turkey, with reports in the Turkish press about Cyprus' attempt to close the island's airspace.