NATO Intercepts 3rd Iranian Missile Aimed at Turkey, Ankara Says

NATO has boosted air defenses and deployed a Patriot system in Turkey after repeated incidents following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran.

Debris of a NATO air defense system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, on March 4, 2026. Ihlas News Agency via Reuters

NATO air defenses intercepted an Iranian ballistic munition fired toward Turkey, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on March 13, marking the latest in a series of missile incidents over its airspace.

“All necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country’s territory and airspace,” the ministry said, adding that consultations were under way “with the relevant country to clarify all aspects of the incident.”