09.03.2026 20:40
The first concrete step from Turkey regarding the missile fired from Iran and intercepted in Gaziantep has come. The Iranian Ambassador to Ankara was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Iranian Ambassador to Ankara, who was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was informed about Turkey's response regarding the issue of ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace.
IRAN'S AMBASSADOR AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
After the missile fired from Iran on March 4 fell in Hatay, a similar incident occurred again. The ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted and destroyed in Gaziantep. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs took action regarding the incident. The Iranian Ambassador to Ankara was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Turkey's response to the issue was conveyed.
MISSILE FIRED FROM IRAN INTERCEPTED IN GAZIANTEP
On the other hand, the Ministry of National Defense made a statement regarding the ballistic ammunition neutralized in Turkish airspace. The statement noted that a ballistic ammunition fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense elements stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean, and it was recorded:
"Some fragments of ammunition have fallen into vacant lands in Gaziantep. There are no casualties or injuries in the incident. Turkey places great importance on good neighborly relations and regional stability. However, we emphasize once again that all necessary steps will be taken decisively and without hesitation against any threats directed at our territory and airspace. We remind that adhering to Turkey's warnings in this regard is in everyone's interest."
STATEMENT FROM NATO
NATO Spokesperson Allison Hart also made a written statement to AA correspondent regarding the issue. Hart stated, "Another missile aimed at Turkey has been prevented. NATO continues to maintain its determination to defend all allies against any threats."