Turkey Says NATO Defences Destroyed Iranian Missile Heading Toward Its Airspace

Turkey reported that NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran that was heading toward Turkish airspace after passing over Iraq and Syria. The Turkish Defence Ministry confirmed no casualties or injuries and warned against actions escalating the regional conflict. This marks the first direct involvement of NATO member Turkey in the ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel. Turkey emphasized its right to respond to hostile acts and plans to consult with NATO and allies.