Turkey reports missile fragments fell in Gaziantep province after NATO intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile targeting the country.
Turkish Ministry of Defense Report
Turkey’s Ministry of Defense reported that missile fragments fell in the southern Gaziantep province. No injuries were reported. This marks the second Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defense in Turkish airspace in recent times.
On March 4, Turkey’s Ministry of Defense announced the interception of a ballistic missile launched from Iran, which was also neutralized over the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkey’s Official Warning
“Turkey attaches great importance to good neighborly relations and regional stability. However, we reiterate that all necessary measures will be taken decisively and without hesitation in response to all threats to our country’s territory and airspace,” Turkey’s Ministry of Defense conveyed.
“We also repeat that it is in everyone’s interest to take into account Turkey’s warnings on this matter.”
NATO’s Confirmation
NATO spokesperson Allison Hart confirmed that North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces again intercepted a missile heading towards Turkey.
“NATO remains resolute in its readiness to defend all allies from any threat,” she emphasized in a post on X.
Diplomatic Communication
When NATO shot down the first missile fired towards Turkey, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi about the incident.
He called, among other things, for avoiding any actions that could deepen the ongoing crisis.
Ankara’s Further Warning
Burhanettin Duran, director of communications for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced that Ankara firmly repeats the warning directed at all parties involved in the conflict, especially Iran.
He called for avoiding steps that could threaten regional stability and risk civilian lives.
