"There is a real threat and based on our sovereign rights we must take measures for the defense of parts of the Greek territory"
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar
Akar said the EU should not use the "solidarity card" in the talks with Greece
The Turkish MoD said Greece was violating International Laws and common sense
...but they must not overdo it!
Akat called for the demilitarisation of 16 Greek islands
War drums in the Eastern Mediterranean
The snippet of the interview was released by Anadolu agency
The Turkish Defence Minister gave an interview with newspaper Hurriyet
His answer came as a reaction to the Turkish Defence Minister's claims that Greek islands had to be de-militarised
“We expect Greece to act in line with international law and the agreements it has signed”