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Iranian Missile Intercepted Over Turkey: NATO's Mark Rutte Responds to Article 5 Questions

NATO chief Mark Rutte. (mage: AFP/File)

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News18•05-03-2026, 17:19

Iranian Missile Intercepted Over Turkey: NATO's Mark Rutte Responds to Article 5 Questions

•An Iranian ballistic missile was intercepted by NATO air defense over the Eastern Mediterranean, heading towards Turkish airspace.
•The USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) used an SM-3 interceptor; debris landed in Turkey's Hatay province with no casualties reported.
•NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated, "Nobody's talking about Article 5," emphasizing NATO's strength and vigilance.
•Iran denied firing missiles at Turkey, while the US-Israeli "Operation Epic Fury" continues against Iran.
•Despite a significant drop in Iranian missile and drone attacks, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms no let-up from the US-Israeli side.

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