NATO shoots down Iranian missile over Turkey

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-09T22:33:31+00:00

The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that NATO air defense systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran, with some debris falling in southern Turkey. Additionally, this is the second time NATO has taken action to protect Turkey during ongoing conflicts.

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2026-03-09 22:33:31

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Investing.com – Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Monday that a ballistic missile launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO air defense systems.

According to the ministry, the missile was shot down by NATO’s defense system deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. Some debris fell on an open area in the southern Turkish province of Gaziantep.

This is the second time during the 10-day conflict that the military alliance has taken action to defend Turkey, a member of NATO.

Last week, an Iranian missile targeted a key military base in Turkey, where the United States has nuclear weapons deployed. A U.S. warship intercepted that missile.

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