NATO defenses shoot down Iranian missile fired toward Turkey, defense ministry says
Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards its airspace was intercepted by NATO defense systems, marking a first in the conflict with Iran....
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Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards its airspace was intercepted by NATO defense systems , marking a first in the conflict with Iran. A senior NATO military official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the alliance conducted the interception. Turkey's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran said that the missile was detected after it crossed into Iraqi and Syrian airspace before it was intercepted by NATO units in the eastern Mediterranean. "Turkey’s resolve and capacity to ensure the security of our country and our esteemed nation remain at the highest level. All necessary steps to defend Turkish territory and airspace will be taken without hesitation," Duran said in a statement posted on X, adding that the country's response to "any potential hostile acts" would be in accordance with international law. "We reiterate our warning to all parties to refrain from steps that could escalate tensions in the region and lead to the spread of the conflict to a wider area. It is of great importance that all parties act with a sense of responsibility," Duran added. US SUBMARINE SINKS IRANIAN WARSHIP BY TORPEDO IN A FIRST SINCE WORLD WAR II Turkey's Defense Ministry issued a similar warning, saying that "Every step taken to defend our territory and airspace will be taken resolutely and without hesitation." "We remind all parties that we reserve the right to respond to any hostile actions against our country," it said. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan reportedly spoke with Abbas Araghchi after the incident and conveyed his displeasure, according to Reuters, which cited a Turkish diplomatic source. US 'WINNING DECISIVELY' AGAINST IRAN, WILL ACHIEVE 'COMPLETE CONTROL' OF AIRSPACE WITHIN DAYS, HEGSETH SAYS A NATO spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the alliance condemned the incident and affirmed that it stood by Turkey. "We condemn Iran’s targeting of Turkey. NATO stands firmly with all allies, including Turkey,…