Turkey says NATO intercepted ballistic munition fired from Iran
Mar 4th 2026
Türkiye says a ballistic projectile fired from Iran and tracked through Iraq and Syria was intercepted and neutralized by NATO air and missile defenses in the Eastern Mediterranean, with debris found in Hatay province and no reported casualties.
- Turkish Defense Ministry said a ballistic munition fired from Iran was detected after passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace.
- NATO air and missile defense elements deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean engaged and neutralized the munition before it threatened Turkish territory, the ministry said.
- Debris found in the Dörtyol district of Hatay province was identified as air defense munitions used during the interception.
- No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
- Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said relevant institutions are monitoring the situation in real time and operating in full coordination with NATO and allied countries.
- Duran urged media and social users to avoid sharing unverified information and said Turkey will act within international law while continuing diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions.