NATO Downs Second Iranian Missile Over Turkey
Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4, 2026 . Turkey has confirmed that NATO air defences intercepted a second ballistic missile launched from Iran, marking the second such incident in less than a week. The missile entered Turkish airspace before being shot down over the southern region near Gaziantep, according to multiple defence statements. What Happened The Turkish Ministry of Defence reported that NATO systems in the eastern Mediterranean successfully neutralized the incoming missile. Debris fell in Gaziantep province, but no casualties or major damage were reported. This follows a similar interception days earlier, underscoring rising tensions as Iran continues retaliatory strikes amid the broader U.S.–Israel conflict. Regional and International Response Turkey warned it would take “necessary steps without hesitation” against any threat to its ai...
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