This is the fourth such episode since the escalation of tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (I’ll take it) intercepted this Monday (30) more a ballistic missile launched from Iran towards Türkiyenthe fourth episode of its kind since the start of the climb of tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry.
According to the folder, the projectile entered Turkish airspace and was neutralized by air defense units and NATO anti-missiles deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. “All necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat to our country’s territory and airspace,” the ministry said.
In a publication in X, the NATO spokesperson, Allison Hart confirmed the interception. “NATO has once again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading towards Turkey. The alliance is prepared for such threats and will do what is necessary to defend all allies,” he wrote.
O The incident comes amid the intensification of the regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the USwith cross-attacks hitting energy and military infrastructure in several Middle Eastern countries. In the last few hours, the Iran launched offensives against targets in the Gulfwhile Israel and American forces increased bombings on Iranian territory.
A Türkiyewhich has sought to maintain a position of neutrality and participate in mediation efforts, reinforced its air defense with NATO support. At the beginning of the month, the alliance displaced two .
The military escalation also raises concerns about global energy security, given attacks on oil installations and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global energy transport.
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