For the first time, a NATO member's territory was directly threatened in the ongoing Iran-US conflict when a ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted by NATO air defenses as it approached Turkish airspace.
The missile, reportedly aimed at or near the Incirlik air base hosting US forces, was destroyed after passing through Iraq and Syria, with debris falling on Turkish soil. This incident has heightened concerns about the war spilling over into NATO territory and escalating into a broader regional or even global conflict. Turkey has formally protested to Iran, and NATO has condemned Iran's actions, vowing to maintain strong deterrence.
The event underscores the growing risks of the conflict expanding beyond the Middle East and directly involving Western military alliances.
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