ANKARA – NATO air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran that was traveling toward Turkish territory, according to Turkish Defense Ministry officials who announced the incident Wednesday.
The missile had crossed through both Syria and Iraq before NATO forces destroyed it over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, preventing it from reaching Turkish airspace.
Turkish Defense Ministry officials confirmed no one was hurt in the incident. They issued a statement declaring that Turkey maintains its right to retaliate against any aggressive actions directed at the country, while also calling on all involved parties to avoid actions that might further escalate regional tensions.
