NATO Defences Destroy Missile Fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye A missile fired by Iran has been destroyed by NATO defences over the Mediterranean, Turkish officials have confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, sparking concerns about the escalating tensions in the region. According to reports, the missile was detected by Turkey's air defence systems around 10pm local time and was promptly intercepted and destroyed by NATO's Patriot missile batteries stationed in Turkiye. Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar has since confirmed that the incident occurred, stating that "all necessary measures were taken" to ensure the safety of civilians. He added that the situation is currently under control and there are no reports of any casualties or damage. The missile was reportedly fired from a location in Iran, but it is unclear what the target was or whether the launch was intended as a provocation. The incident has sparked concerns about the possibility of further escalation between NATO member states and Iran, which has been increasingly assertive in recent months. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has called for calm and restraint, stating that "diplomatic efforts are ongoing to resolve any outstanding issues." He added that Turkiye remains committed to maintaining stability in the region and ensuring the safety of its citizens. The incident comes as tensions between NATO member states and Iran have been rising over recent weeks. The US has accused Iran of being behind a series of provocative incidents, including the attack on an American drone in January. NATO has since deployed additional military assets to the region, including Patriot missile batteries and F-16 fighter jets. The alliance has also increased its naval presence...#NATO #Iran #Turkiye #Mevlt_avuolu #Mediterranean #Patriot_missile_batteries #Hulusi_Akar
