Iran warns Türkiye of ‘false-flag operations’ after missile intercepted
A view of Iranian-made missiles on display, Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2026. (AA Photo)


Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Tehran said in a statement on Tuesday.

Araghchi warned of repeated false-flag operations aimed at undermining regional ties, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, a ⁠day ⁠after NATO intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over Türkiye.

Türkiye ⁠is playing a mediating role, ​alongside other regional countries, ​between ⁠Washington ‌and ‌Tehran to ⁠help ‌de-escalate tensions ​and end ⁠the ⁠war.

A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was successfully intercepted by NATO air and missile defense systems in the Eastern Mediterranean, Türkiye’s Defense Ministry announced Monday, underscoring Ankara’s readiness to act decisively against any threat to its sovereignty. The ministry said the projectile was detected and neutralized before it could pose a risk, highlighting the effectiveness of coordinated defense mechanisms in the region. It continued by emphasizing that all necessary measures are being implemented without hesitation to safeguard the country’s territory and airspace. The statement also stressed that developments across the region are being monitored closely, with national security remaining the top priority.

The interception comes amid heightened regional tensions, reinforcing Türkiye’s commitment to maintaining stability while protecting its borders through rapid and coordinated military responses.