Azerbaijan has voiced strong support for Türkiye following the interception of a fourth ballistic missile over Turkish territory on Monday (30 March), amid rising regional tensions.
The country’s Defence Ministry condemned the missile launch and reaffirmed its “unwavering support” for Türkiye’s security and territorial integrity, describing the two nations as “brotherly.”
According to the Turkish Defence Ministry, the missile, believed to have been fired from Iran, entered Turkish airspace before being successfully intercepted by NATO air-defence systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Officials confirmed that no damage was caused.
The interception marks the fourth such incident since the ongoing regional conflict began a month ago. Earlier launches occurred on 4, 9, and 13 March.
The first missile was destroyed before reaching Turkish airspace, while the second and third breached Turkish territory but were neutralised without incident.
Following each attack, Ankara lodged diplomatic protests with Tehran and summoned the Iranian ambassador. Iran has denied responsibility, proposing a joint investigative mechanism to determine the missile origins.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted Tehran has no intention of attacking Türkiye, stating that Iran’s defensive actions are aimed solely at sources of military attacks against it.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasised that Türkiye seeks to avoid being drawn further into the conflict, but remains ready to defend its airspace and territory.
A NATO spokeswoman said the alliance is prepared for such threats and will take all necessary measures to protect member states.
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