NATO neutralizes Iranian missile over Turkish airspace

On March 30, 2026, the Turkish Ministry of Defense announced that a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace and was successfully neutralized. The interception was conducted by NATO air and missile defense systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. NATO spokesperson Alison Hart confirmed the incident via social media, reiterating the alliance's commitment to defending its members against such threats. This marks the fourth such interception since the conflict involving Iran began one month ago. While Turkey emphasizes its commitment to national security and decisive action against airspace violations, the Iranian government officially denies targeting Turkish territory. Previous diplomatic exchanges regarding similar incidents have occurred between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. The repeated incidents have raised international concerns regarding a potential expansion of the conflict in the region.