Erdogan warns Iran over airspace violation
Turkish President Recep Erdogan warned Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that airspace violations "cannot be excused for any reason." The warning followed the interception of a ballistic missile heading toward Türkiye by NATO forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. Erdogan stated Türkiye will take all necessary measures against such violations. The call came after Türkiye's defense ministry confirmed a missile fired from Iran, crossing Syria and Iraq, was neutralised by NATO assets. Erdogan also expressed "deep sorrow" over a deadly strike on a girls' school in Iran's Minab, while the U.S. investigates and Israel denies involvement. Erdogan stressed Türkiye's opposition to "unlawful interventions" against Iran and regional targeting, calling for diplomacy to resolve conflicts.