Türkiye has summoned Iran’s ambassador to Ankara after a ballistic missile launched from Iran entered Turkish airspace before being intercepted, officials said.
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According to the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzadeh was called to the ministry on Monday, where Turkish authorities lodged a formal protest and requested clarification regarding the incident.
Turkiye summons Iran’s Ambassador Mohammad Hassan Habibollahzad over the ballistic missile fired from Iran and entered Turkish airspace earlier.
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The Turkish Ministry of National Defence said the missile was detected after crossing into Turkish airspace and was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Officials stated that fragments of the intercepted missile fell on vacant land in Gaziantep province in southeastern Türkiye. Authorities confirmed that no casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the debris.
The incident comes amid escalating regional tensions following ongoing military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. The conflict, which began on February 28, has intensified security concerns across the Middle East and surrounding regions.
Iran has launched a series of retaliatory drone and missile attacks targeting Israel as well as several countries hosting American military assets. Regional states including Jordan, Iraq and Gulf nations have reported heightened alert levels due to the expanding conflict.
Turkish officials said the government is closely monitoring developments to ensure national security and prevent spillover effects from the broader regional crisis. Ankara has repeatedly emphasised the importance of preventing the conflict from spreading beyond the immediate theatre of war.
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Türkiye has also been calling for restraint and diplomatic engagement to reduce tensions in the region. While the missile did not cause damage or casualties, Turkish authorities stressed that any violation of the country’s airspace is taken seriously and requires a clear explanation.
Diplomatic channels between Ankara and Tehran remain open as both sides assess the circumstances surrounding the missile’s trajectory and interception.