NATO intercepts third Iranian ballistic missile transiting Turkish airspace since war began

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NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean neutralized a third ballistic missile launched from Iran that entered Turkish airspace. Turkey's Defense Ministry confirmed: "A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean." This was the third such interception since hostilities began on February 28. The recurring overflights have strained Turkey-Iran relations, with Ankara summoning the Iranian chargé d'affaires twice to formally protest. Turkey has maintained official neutrality while insisting on the inviolability of its airspace.