NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Heading Toward Turkish Airspace, Turkey Responds

Turkey reported that NATO air and missile defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it approached Turkish airspace after passing over Iraq and Syria. There were no casualties or injuries. Turkey warned against further escalation and reserved the right to respond to hostile actions. NATO condemned Iran's targeting of Turkey and affirmed support for its allies. Iran denied firing any missile toward Turkey. The incident marks the first direct involvement of NATO member Turkey in the expanding Middle East conflict.