NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 01:12 PM

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On March 4, 2026, a ballistic missile fired from Iran was destroyed by NATO air defenses over the Mediterranean Sea as it approached Turkish airspace after traversing Iraq and Syria. The Turkish Ministry of National Defence reported the incident, stating that the missile was intercepted before entering Turkish territory, causing no casualties. Turkey has protested to Iran, warning against escalating the conflict, and NATO condemned Iran's actions, reaffirming its support for Turkey. The missile's intended target remains unknown. The United States Defence Secretary stated that the event is not expected to trigger NATO's Article 5.

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United States 35% Pete Hegseth 40% Allison Hart ×240% Abbas Araghchi 50% Hakan Fidan 60% Iraq ×270% Syria ×270% NATO ×585% Iran ×890% Turkiye ×695%

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