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The event marks a significant escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict, as Tehran has so far not targeted Turkey, a NATO member.
The missile was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. (File photo)
Turkey intercepted a missile fired from Iran that was heading towards its airspace after passing over Iraq and Syria, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The missile was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
In a statement, the ministry said there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
“A ballistic munition launched from Iran, which was detected passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace and heading towards Turkish airspace, was engaged in a timely manner by NATO air and missile defence assets stationed in the eastern Mediterranean and rendered inactive," the ministry said.
The event marks a significant escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict, as Tehran has so far not targeted Turkey, a NATO member. Iranian authorities have yet to comment on the incident.
(With inputs from agencies)
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March 04, 2026, 17:36 IST
News world Turkey Says It Shot Down Missile From Iran Over Eastern Mediterranean
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