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NATO confirms intercepted Iranian missile heading to Turkey
Brussels, Belgium, March 30 (AFP) Mar 30, 2026
NATO said Monday its forces had intercepted an Iranian missile heading towards Turkey, confirming an earlier announcement by the Turkish defence ministry.

"On Monday 30 March, NATO again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading to" Turkey, alliance spokeswoman Allison Hart said.

"NATO is prepared for such threats and will always do what is necessary to defend all allies," she added.


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