Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted

Middle East Eye · March 9, 2026 War

Erdogan warns Iran against 'provocative steps' after second missile intercepted Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again warned Tehran against taking "provocative steps" after Nato defence systems intercepted a second Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran. "Despite our sincere warnings, extremely wrong and provocative steps continue to be taken that will jeopardise Turkey's friendship. One should not engage in such behaviour," he said, adding: "Persistence and stubbornness in wrongdoing should be avoided".

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