ISTANBUL, March 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been "engaged and neutralised by NATO air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean". Iran has been hitting sites across the region in retaliation after the US and Israel launched strikes against it on Saturday. "NATO stands firmly with all allies, including Turkiye, as Iran continues its indiscriminate attacks across the region," NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart said, using Turkey's official name. "Our deterrence and defence posture remains strong across all domains, including when it comes to air and missile defence."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 04, 2026 19:06 UTC