NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey
Mar 9th 2026
NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran that entered Turkish airspace on March 9, with no casualties and debris falling in Gaziantep, marking a second launch in days amid rising regional tensions.
- NATO air and missile defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile after it entered Turkish airspace on March 9.
- No casualties were reported but debris fell in the city of Gaziantep.
- This is the second Iranian ballistic missile launched toward Turkish territory in recent days.
- Turkey's defense ministry said it will take decisive measures and reserves the right to respond to threats against its territory and airspace.
- The incident follows coordinated Israel-US strikes on Iranian military targets on Feb 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliatory attacks, raising concerns about the conflict spilling into NATO territory.