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Turkey’s Defense Ministry says NATO installations in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile over Turkish airspace today, the third such incident since February 28 amid the wider Iran conflict.

NATO defense installations in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iran over Turkish airspace today, Turkey’s National Defense Ministry said.
Sirens sounded in Adana province, where the İncirlik Air Base hosting US and NATO forces is located.
This is the third reported interception since the conflict began on February 28, following similar NATO shootdowns on March 4 and March 9.
A Patriot air defense system was deployed to Malatya after the first two attacks, near the NATO-operated Kürecik Radar Station.
Turkey said consultations are ongoing with the relevant country and that all necessary measures are being taken to protect its territory and airspace.
Iran has previously denied targeting Turkey and described earlier incidents as possible false flag attacks.
The US recently suspended consular operations in southern Turkey and ordered diplomats to leave the area amid the heightened threats.

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over southern Turkey

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