Overview
- Turkey said NATO air and missile defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean intercepted the projectile after it entered Turkish airspace.
- Fragments fell in Gaziantep province with no casualties reported, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry.
- This was the second such interception in five days, following a March 4 incident after which NATO strengthened its missile‑defence posture.
- Ankara warned it will take necessary measures to protect its territory and airspace, with senior officials reiterating cautions directed at Iran.
- The U.S. closed consular operations in Adana for non‑emergency staff and urged Americans to depart southeast Turkey due to safety risks.