Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences
Summary
The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced that NATO air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Turkiye. The incident occurred over Gaziantep, causing no casualties or damage. NATO confirmed the interception and emphasized its commitment to defending member nations.Key Facts
- A ballistic missile from Iran aimed at Turkiye was intercepted by NATO air defences.
- The incident took place over the Sahinbey district in Gaziantep, southern Turkiye.
- There were no reported injuries or damage from the missile incident.
- This is the second such incident since the US-Israel war against Iran began on February 28.
- NATO expressed its readiness to protect all member countries from threats, including ballistic missiles.
- The Turkish Ministry urged all parties, especially Iran, to avoid actions that endanger civilians or regional stability.
- NATO did not invoke Article 5 of its treaty, which treats an attack on one ally as an attack on all.
- Iran has been targeting US military bases and US- and Israel-linked sites across the region.
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