04.03.2026 15:51
NATO has made a statement regarding the Iranian missile shot down in Hatay. In the statement, NATO spokesperson said, "We condemn Iran's targeting of Turkey and stand by our allies, including Turkey, in the face of Iran's indiscriminate attacks in the region."
NATO made a statement regarding the missile fired from Iran that was directed towards Turkish airspace after passing through the airspace of Iraq and Syria and was destroyed.
The Ministry of National Defense announced that the ballistic ammunition identified as being fired from Iran and directed towards Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ministry also reported that the fragment of the ammunition fell in the Dörtyol district of Hatay province and that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident.
In the written statement made by the ministry, the following expressions were included:
"A ballistic ammunition identified as being fired from Iran and directed towards Turkish airspace after passing through the airspace of Iraq and Syria was timely engaged and neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean."
"NO CASUALTIES OR INJURIES"
The fragment of the ammunition that fell in the Dörtyol district of Hatay province has been identified as belonging to the air defense ammunition that was used to intercept the threat in the air. There are no casualties or injuries in the incident. Our determination and capacity to ensure the safety of our country and our citizens are at the highest level. While Turkey stands for regional stability and peace, it is capable of ensuring the safety of its territory and citizens, regardless of who or where the threat comes from.
"WE WILL RESPOND TO ALL HOSTILE ATTITUDES"
Every step taken to defend our territory and airspace will be taken with determination and without hesitation. We remind that we reserve the right to respond to any hostile attitude towards our country. We urge all parties to refrain from actions that would further escalate conflicts in the region. In this context, we will continue to cooperate with NATO and our other allies."
CONDEMNATION OF THE MISSILE BY NATO
NATO also issued a condemnation message regarding the missile shot down in Hatay. "We condemn Iran's targeting of Turkey. NATO stands firmly with all its allies, including Turkey, against the indiscriminate attacks carried out by Iran throughout the region," the statement said. A NATO spokesperson stated, "Our deterrence and defense posture remains strong in all areas, including air and missile defense."