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NATO intercepts Iranian missile headed toward Turkey

Mar 4th 2026

NATO and Turkish systems shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkey on March 4; debris fell in Hatay province and no injuries were reported, marking a rare direct risk of spillover into NATO territory.

  • NATO air and missile defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace on March 4.
  • Debris fell in Dortyol in Hatay province and no casualties were reported.
  • The missile crossed Iraqi and Syrian airspace before being shot down.
  • NATO condemned the attack and reaffirmed collective defense, while Turkey said it will defend its territory and reserves the right to respond.
  • The incident follows a Feb 28 US and Israeli strike on Iran and a wave of Iranian retaliatory attacks across the region.

Sources

kyivindependent.com