Adana is in the news for NATO deploying Patriot missiles to protect Incirlik Air Base amid rising tensions with Iran.
Since early March 2026, NATO forces have intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Turkish airspace, including near the Incirlik Air Base and Gaziantep. Turkey, a NATO member, has deployed additional Patriot missile defense systems to protect its airspace. Iran denies targeting Turkey, while NATO condemns the attacks and reaffirms its defense commitments.