NATO Condemns Iran's Targeting of Turkey, Vows Strong Defense Amid Regional Attacks
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News18•05-03-2026, 00:30
NATO Condemns Iran's Targeting of Turkey, Vows Strong Defense Amid Regional Attacks
•NATO spokesperson Allison Hart condemned "Iran's targeting of Turkey" on Wednesday.
•Hart stated NATO stands firmly with allies like Turkey amid Iran's "indiscriminate attacks across the region."
•She affirmed NATO's "deterrence and defense posture remains strong" regarding air and missile defense.
•Hart declined to confirm if NATO air defenses were used to down a missile, citing operational details.
•NATO operates an early warning radar at Turkey's Kurecik base, part of a European ballistic missile defense system, capable of detecting Iranian missiles.