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Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 4, 2026 at 03:52 PM
Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato
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A ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defense systems on Wednesday. Turkish officials reported the incident, stating the missile was engaged and neutralized over the eastern Mediterranean. While the intended target remains unspecified by the defense ministry, one official claimed it was aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but strayed off course. Fragments of the interceptor missile fell in the Dortyol district of southern Turkey, near the Syrian border. No casualties were reported as a result of the incident.

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Eastern Mediterranean 50% Syria ×260% Iraq 60% Dortyol 60% Greek Cyprus 70% Iran ×280% NATO ×285% Turkey ×390%

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ballistic missile 90% missile defense 80% nato 80% turkey 70% iran 70% airspace 60% interceptor 50% greek cyprus 40% syria 40%

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