NATO said its deterrence and defense capabilities were strong and effective against threats from Iran. The alliance said it would take the necessary steps to protect all its allies.
NATO’s written statement was issued after the Financial Times reported that Iran was considering options for attacking U.S. military facilities in Europe if tensions escalated again.
NATO issues statement on air defense
The statement said that ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward Türkiye at the beginning of the year had been successfully intercepted four times by NATO air defense systems.
NATO stressed that it was ready to counter any threat and would do whatever was necessary to protect all its allies.