“A ballistic missile launched from Iran that entered Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense forces deployed in the eastern Mediterranean,” reads a statement from the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
As added, some of the debris fell on an uninhabited part of the city of Gaziantep in Turkey. There are no deaths or injuries.
What action did NATO take regarding the Iranian missile?
Where did the ballistic missile fragments fall?
How many victims were there as a result of the incident?
What did the Turkish Foreign Minister do after the incident?
“Turkey attaches great importance to good-neighborly relations and stability in the region. However, we emphasize again that all necessary measures will be taken firmly and without hesitation against any threat against the territory and airspace of our country,” it noted.
This is another incident
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi to express his protest, Reuters reported. According to media reports, Türkiye appealed to avoid any actions that could lead to the escalation of the conflict.
