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NATO condemns Iran’s targeting of Türkiye, reaffirms strong defense posture
Türkiye’s Defense Ministry reported that a ballistic projectile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air and missile defense units operating in the Eastern Mediterranean.
NATO on Wednesday strongly condemned Iran’s targeting of Türkiye and reiterated its firm commitment to defending all member states amid escalating regional tensions.
A NATO spokesperson said the alliance “stands firmly with all Allies, including Türkiye,” as Iran continues strikes across the region.
“Our deterrence and defense posture remains strong across all domains, including air and missile defense,” the spokesperson added, underscoring the alliance’s readiness to respond to threats.
Earlier, Türkiye’s Defense Ministry reported that a ballistic projectile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air and missile defense units operating in the Eastern Mediterranean.
According to the ministry, the munition was tracked after transiting Iraqi and Syrian airspace before being successfully neutralized.
The incident marks a further escalation in regional hostilities and highlights NATO’s heightened alert posture along its southeastern flank.