Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences
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Ministry of National Defence says no casualties or damage after missile shot down over southern city of Gaziantep.
The Turkish Ministry of National Defence says NATO air defences have intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Turkiye as concerns grow that the United States-Israel war against Iran will escalate.
The missile was intercepted on Monday over the Sahinbey district of Gaziantep in southern Turkiye, the ministry said in a statement. No casualties or damage were reported.
“Ankara emphasized its capability and determination to protect national airspace and border security, while warning that further escalation in the region must be avoided,” the statement said.
The ministry also urged all sides, especially Tehran, “to refrain from actions that could endanger civilians or undermine regional stability”.
Monday’s incident was the second time an Iranian ballistic missile was fired towards Turkiye since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, according to local authorities.
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