NATO intercepts Iran missile over Turkey
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The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO does not plan to trigger its Article 5 mutual defence clause over the shooting down of a ballistic missile headed for Turkey, Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday,
Turkey intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran using NATO's air defenses, marking its first involvement in the growing Middle East conflict. NATO condemned Iran's actions, affirming its support for Turkey.