NATO: The Iranian Missile Targeted Turkey
March 4, 2026
NATO stated that the ballistic missile launched by Iran was aimed at Turkey, contradicting claims from a Turkish official who suggested it was targeting a base in Cyprus. The missile was intercepted by U.S. forces in the Mediterranean before reaching its destination. The debris fell in the Hatay province without causing damage or injuries. This marks the first attack targeting a NATO ally by Iran. Turkey is lodging complaints with Iran regarding the missile launch.