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Iran Missile: "Target was Turkey" says NATO - No mention of Cyprus

Published March 4, 2026, 17:09
Iran Missile: "Target was Turkey" says NATO - No mention of Cyprus

A missile was launched from Iran and landed in Turkey, causing concern in the region. Initially, Turkish officials reported that the missile was not aimed at Turkey, but at a military base in Cyprus, however, American sources claim that the target was the Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, but it was shot down by US forces in the Mediterranean. NATO condemned Iran’s targeting of Turkey and assured it stands with Turkey. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the missile was neutralized by NATO air defense systems in the Eastern Mediterranean after passing through Iraqi and Syrian airspace. There are disagreements about the actual target of the missile, with some Turkish commentators questioning whether Cyprus was the target. However, the call by the Turkish Foreign Minister to his Iranian counterpart suggests concern from the Turkish side. The whole case has caused intense discussion and questions about Iran’s intentions and the possibility of escalating tensions in the region. The exact cause of the missile launch and the final target remain unclear.