NATO Shoots Down Iranian Ballistic Missile Headed for Turkey

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Wednesday shot down a ballistic missile fired from Iran and headed toward Turkish airspace, marking the first time the alliance stepped in to defend a member state since the US and Israel began attacking Tehran last week.

“We condemn Iran’s targeting of Türkiye,” NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said in a statement. “NATO stands firmly with all allies, including Türkiye, as Iran continues its indiscriminate attacks across the region.”