Exclusive-NATO's Rutte does not see need to invoke Art. 5 after missile incident

The shooting down of a ballistic missile headed for Turkey by NATO air defences does not provide immediate reason to trigger the alliance's Article 5

NATO members feel the heat from the Iran war, but the bar for the bloc to act is high

NATO's members with assets within firing range of Iran, are feeling the heat from the escalating war in the Middle East.

Where Turkey stands in the Iran war: Complex ties with Tehran, simmering rivalry with Israel

Even as things continue to unfold in Iran, the stage looks set for the next chapter in the Turkish-Israeli contest.

Live Updates: Turkey says NATO shot down missile from Iran as strikes intensify in Tehran and Lebanon

Israel launches major strikes in Tehran and Lebanon as NATO ally Turkey is targeted by Iran for the first time during the five-day war.
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NATO Defends Turkey: A Historic First in Middle East Tensions

Turkey intercepted a ballistic missile from Iran using NATO's air defenses, marking its first involvement in the growing Middle East conflict. NATO condemned Iran's actions, affirming its support for Turkey.
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Israel increasingly casts NATO member Turkey as regional threat alongside Iran: press

As the likelihood of a U.S. attack on Iran rises, Israeli leaders are increasingly focusing on Turkey as a new regional rival and threat, Turkey’s Daily Sabah wrote on Wednesday.