Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergMarch 9, 2026 at 02:47 PM

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On Monday, March 9, 2026, NATO intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkey, marking the second such interception in a week. The missile debris landed in Gaziantep province, southern Turkey, approximately 150km from Incirlik Air Base, which houses US military personnel and is believed to store US nuclear weapons. The interception follows a similar incident on March 4, prompting NATO to strengthen its regional missile defense. The event raises concerns about NATO being drawn further into the Middle East conflict, especially as Ankara has prohibited the use of its bases for strikes against Iran. Turkey is now likely facing increased pressure to respond more forcefully to Iran's actions.

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Kurecik 50% Terminal High Altitude Area Defence 50% Ankara ×260% Defence Ministry 60% Gaziantep 60% Incirlik Air Base 70% United States ×270% Middle East 70% North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ×290% Turkey ×495% Iran ×595%

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