NATO forces intercepted a ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace, according to a report published on March 30, 2026. The missile was destroyed by NATO’s air defense systems deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. This marks the fourth missile attack since the outbreak of the United States-Israel war against Iran earlier in the month.

The Turkish government had previously lodged strong protests and warnings to Tehran after three earlier missile incidents. Iran has denied involvement in those attacks, stating that it did not authorize any such launches. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense reaffirmed that it is taking all necessary measures without hesitation against any threats directed toward its territory.

The repeated missile incidents highlight rising regional tensions and the potential for further escalation involving NATO and Middle Eastern powers.