Were the American missiles in turkey armed?

The American missiles stationed in Turkey during the Cold War, specifically the Jupiter ballistic missiles, were not armed with nuclear warheads when they were first deployed. However, they were intended to be equipped with nuclear warheads as part of NATO's strategy to deter the Soviet Union. The presence of these missiles contributed to the tensions of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, highlighting the strategic significance of their location. Ultimately, the U.S. agreed to withdraw them as part of a broader negotiation to resolve the crisis.