Ministry of National Defense announces: Missile fired from Iran destroyed

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) reported that a ballistic munition fired from Iran that entered Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The written statement issued by the MSB included the following:

"A ballistic munition identified as having been fired from Iran and entering Turkish airspace has been neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets stationed in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country's territory and airspace, and all developments in the region are being closely monitored with national security as the priority."