Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences
Ministry of National Defence says no casualties or damage after missile shot down over southern city of Gaziantep. [Continue Reading]
NATO Intercepts Ballistic Missile Launched from Iran Aimed at Turkey Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
On Monday, NATO successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran that was headed towards Turkey. This development marks a continuation of escalating tensions in the Middle East and raises concerns about military escalation involving NATO forces in the region. The interception occurred as part of Iran's ongoing retaliation against multiple nations following recent conflicts sparked by a US-led offensive against Iranian targets. The missile interception was reported by the Turkish Defence Ministry, which indicated that the debris from the intercepted missile landed in Gaziantep province, located approximately 150 kilometers from the Incirlik Air Base. This base is strategically significant,... [Continue Reading]
Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkey on Monday, according to a statement by the Defence Ministry, raising the risk that the military alliance could be drawn more directly into the conflict in the Middle East. It follows a similar interception on March 4, after which Nato said it strengthened its missile-defence posture in the region. Debris from the munition landed in Gaziantep province in southern Turkey, around 150km (93 miles)... [Continue Reading]
