NATO intercepted a missile fired from Iran over Turkish territory
NATO air and missile defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iranian territory. According to reports, the missile entered Turkish airspace and was subsequently destroyed by air defense systems.
This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Defense on the X platform.
They stated that the missile was shot down by air defense and missile defense systems deployed by the Alliance in the eastern Mediterranean.
The ministry added that all necessary measures are being taken “resolutely and without hesitation” against any threat directed at Turkey’s territory and airspace.
This is the fourth such incident since the start of the war in the Middle East.
Statement regarding the neutralization
of ballistic munitions. #MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/V1eqS7JM1w— T.C. Ministry of National Defense (@tcsavunma) March 30, 2026
Trump stated that Iran had offered him the position of supreme leader.
Prior to this, U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO member countries, accusing them of failing to support Washington in its confrontation with Tehran.
The U.S. Senate announcedthe conclusion of Operation “Epic Fury” against Iran.
