Intercepted Ballistic Missile from Iran in Turkish Airspace
March 13, 2026
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that a ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted by NATO's air and missile defense systems. The missile entered Turkish airspace but was successfully neutralized. Turkey is taking all necessary measures to protect its territorial security. This marks the third missile attack from Iran within a short period. Discussions are ongoing with Iran to clarify the incident.