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NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Amid Rising Turkey-Iran Tensions

3/13/2026

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NATO intercepted a third Iranian ballistic missile aimed at Turkey on March 13.
The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the missile was neutralized over Turkish airspace.
NATO reinforced regional defenses by deploying a U.S. Patriot system in Malatya.
Turkey protested to Iran and demanded accountability, Iran denied targeting Turkey, and the U.S. State Department advised against travel to southeastern Turkey due to escalating tensions.

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NATO intercepted a third Iranian ballistic missile aimed at Turkey on March 13.
The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the missile was neutralized over Turkish airspace.
NATO reinforced regional defenses by deploying a U.S. Patriot system in Malatya.
Turkey protested to Iran and demanded accountability, Iran denied targeting Turkey, and the U.S. State Department advised against travel to southeastern Turkey due to escalating tensions.