Turkiye says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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NATO air defenses in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted a third ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkiye on Friday, March 13, 2026, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry. This marks the third such incident in recent weeks, with previous interceptions occurring on March 4 and March 9. The Turkish government has protested to Tehran after each incident and is seeking clarification from Iran regarding the missile launches. NATO confirmed the interception and reaffirmed its commitment to defending its allies. These events pose a challenge to both Turkiye, a NATO member and Iran's neighbor, and the alliance itself, amid ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel.

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