NATO intercepts Turkey-bound missile as Pentagon claims imminent control of Iran airspace
Headline from Al-Monitor
A ballistic munition fired from Iran that was detected heading toward Turkish airspace after passing through Iraq and Syria was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems, Turkish authorities said on Wednesday, as the war continues to expand across the region.
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By Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, March 4 (Reuters) - Turkey said that NATO air defences destroyed an Iranian ballistic missile headed into Turkish airspace on Wednesday, marking the first time the alliance member has been drawn into the Middle East conflict and raising the possibility of a major expansion i…
A ballistic munition fired from Iran that was detected heading toward Turkish airspace after passing through Iraq and Syria was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems, Turkish authorities said on Wednesday, as the war continues to expand across the region.
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday.
Iran missile intercepted by NATO defense systems after crossing into Turkey's airspace, marking first such incident in regional conflict, Turkey's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
Ankara said NATO defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran that was heading toward Turkish airspace, as Turkish officials called for restraint amid rising regional tensions.
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