An Iranian ballistic missile reportedly heading toward Turkish airspace was successfully intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defenses over the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey confirmed no casualties but immediately summoned Iran’s ambassador in protest.

The incident has dramatically widened the conflict into NATO territory, prompting urgent consultations in Brussels. US and Israeli forces remain on high alert while monitoring further Iranian launches from the Gulf.

Turkey has reinforced its border defenses and called for an emergency NATO meeting. The move has raised fears of direct superpower confrontation.

Regional tensions have reached unprecedented levels with urgent diplomatic calls for restraint.