Turkey says NATO defenses intercepted fourth missile from Iran

ANKARA  — NATO air defenses shot down a ballistic munition fired from Iran as it entered Turkish airspace, Turkey’s Defense Ministry said Monday.

The interception was carried out by air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to a statement from the ministry.

The ministry did not provide details on the missile’s trajectory, type or intended target.

It said all necessary measures were being taken against threats to Turkey’s territory and airspace and that developments in the region were being closely monitored.

The incident marks the fourth time since March that a missile launched from Iran has been intercepted on its way to or within Turkish airspace, according to Turkish authorities.

The targeting comes as Turkey acts as an intermediary between the United States and Iran in a bid to find a pathe to deescalation in the war.

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