Turkey summons Iran envoy after missile interception

Turkey on Tuesday summoned Iran’s ambassador to Ankara after a ballistic missile launched from Iran headed toward Turkish territory, diplomatic sources told Middle East Eye.

Turkish officials said they requested an explanation and conveyed Ankara’s concerns about the incident during the meeting at the Foreign Ministry.

Turkey’s Defence Ministry earlier said the missile entered Turkish airspace before being intercepted by NATO air defence systems deployed in the region. Debris reportedly fell on vacant land in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, and no casualties were reported.