Trending Now - NATO Intercepts Iranian Missile Amid Ongoing FBI Probe

WHO:

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump for "fundraising" off the deaths of soldiers.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, “Turkey doesn’t approve of unlawful interventions against Iran and Iran’s targeting of the brotherly countries in the region.”

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first message on March 13th, 2026, vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on March 12th, 2026, that a fresh wave of strikes had wiped out a top Iranian nuclear expert.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on March 10th, 2026.

U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when a refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, “Turkey doesn’t approve of unlawful interventions against Iran and Iran’s targeting of the brotherly countries in the region.”

Erdoğan emphasized that “violation of the Turkish airspace, for whatever reason, cannot be excused.”

President Trump stated, “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,” referring to Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a fresh wave of strikes had wiped out a top Iranian nuclear expert.

President Trump criticized by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

NATO forces involved in missile interceptions.

U.S. and Israeli military forces involved in strikes on Iran.

WHAT:

NATO forces shot down a third ballistic missile over Turkey on March 12th, 2026, which was reportedly targeting Incirlik Air Base.

Iran reportedly fired two to three missiles towards the NATO base in the early hours of March 12th, 2026.

The Turkish defense ministry confirmed that all “necessary measures” were being taken to defend against any other threats to the country.

The U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when a refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq on March 12th, 2026, with two crew members still missing.

Oil prices were reported to be above $100-a-barrel on March 12th, 2026, following attacks on three cargo vessels in the Gulf earlier that week.

The Pentagon sent a Marine unit to the Middle East as part of the ongoing military response.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a fresh wave of strikes had wiped out a top Iranian nuclear expert.

The Turkish defense ministry stated that "consultations are being conducted with the relevant country to clarify all aspects of the incident" regarding the missile interceptions.

NATO forces shot down a third ballistic missile over Turkey on March 12th, 2026, which was reportedly targeting Incirlik Air Base.

Iran reportedly fired two to three missiles towards the NATO base in the early hours of March 12th, 2026.

The Turkish defense ministry confirmed that all “necessary measures” were being taken to defend against any other threats to the country.

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq on March 12th, 2026, with four of six crew members confirmed deceased.

The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on stranded Russian oil on March 12th, 2026, to address rising Brent crude prices, with the authorization set to last until April 11th, 2026.

Oil prices were reported to be above $100-a-barrel on March 12th, 2026, following attacks on three cargo vessels in the Gulf earlier that week.

NATO forces shot down a third ballistic missile over Turkey, which was reportedly targeting Incirlik Air Base.

The Turkish defense ministry confirmed the missile was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Iran reportedly fired two to three missiles towards the NATO base in the early hours of March 12th, 2026.

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq on March 12th, 2026, with four of six crew members confirmed deceased.

Pentagon sent a Marine unit to the Middle East.

NATO intercepted three Iranian missiles aimed at Turkey.

Kamikaze drone attack on Dubai financial center.

Iranian rank-and-file troops reportedly deserting.

Turkish defense ministry stated that "all necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country's territory and airspace."

WHERE:

Incirlik Air Base, located near the city of Adana in southern Turkey, is one of NATO’s most vital bases in the region.

Middle East.

Turkey.

Dubai financial center.

Cyprus.

WHEN:

Erdoğan held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 10th, 2026, to discuss the situation following the missile interceptions.

The missile targeting Incirlik Air Base was intercepted on March 12th, 2026, marking the third NATO interception of missiles fired from Iran.

Erdoğan and Pezeshkian held a phone call on March 10th, 2026, to discuss the situation following the missile interceptions.

Erdoğan held a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 10th, 2026, to discuss the situation following the missile interceptions.

The U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down at approximately 2 PM ET on March 12th, 2026.

The missile targeting Incirlik Air Base was intercepted on March 12th, 2026.

Missile interceptions occurred on March 3rd, March 4th, and March 8th, 2026.

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran occurred on February 28th, 2026.

Erdoğan and Pezeshkian held a phone call on March 10th, 2026.

WHY:

Erdoğan emphasized that targeting the brotherly countries benefits no one and that these must all stop, highlighting Turkey's adverse effects from the conflict.

Iran warned European countries on March 3rd, 2026, that supporting the U.S. and Israel would be met with retaliation.

Erdoğan stated that targeting the brotherly countries benefits no one and that these must all stop, emphasizing Turkey's adverse effects from the conflict.

Erdoğan stated that Turkey is being adversely affected by a conflict it is not party to, highlighting the regional implications of the ongoing tensions.

The U.S. lifted sanctions on Russian oil in response to skyrocketing Brent crude prices due to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical passage for global oil exports.

Iran warned European countries on March 3rd, 2026, that supporting the U.S. and Israel would lead to retaliation.

Turkey opposes the war in the region and is affected by the conflict.

HOW:

Local authorities reported that a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean on March 12th, 2026.

Local authorities reported that a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The U.S. Central Command stated that the loss of the KC-135 aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

Local authorities stated that a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets.

NATO intercepted missiles using defense systems.

Turkish government stated it would take necessary measures against airspace violations.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 19:08 UTC)

NATO forces successfully shot down a third ballistic missile targeting Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on March 12, following Iran's reported launch of two to three missiles earlier that day. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Trump for allegedly fundraising off the deaths of soldiers, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned unlawful interventions against Iran and emphasized the need for regional stability. Erdoğan also confirmed that all necessary measures are being taken to defend Turkey, following a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 10 to discuss the escalating tensions.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 13:18 UTC)

Tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in his first message on March 13. This follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement on March 12 that a new wave of strikes had eliminated a top Iranian nuclear expert, while the U.S. Central Command confirmed that four crew members died in a refueling aircraft crash in Iraq the same day. Additionally, oil prices surged above $100-a-barrel after attacks on three cargo vessels in the Gulf, and NATO successfully intercepted a ballistic missile targeting Incirlik Air Base, marking the third such interception from Iran.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 03:42 UTC)

In a significant development, U.S. Central Command has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when a refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq, prompting the Pentagon to send a Marine unit to the Middle East as part of the ongoing military response. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the situation on a phone call last Monday, following missile interceptions that Erdoğan condemned, stating that targeting brotherly countries benefits no one. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a fresh wave of strikes that eliminated a top Iranian nuclear expert, while local authorities reported that a ballistic munition launched from Iran was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets in the Eastern Mediterranean.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:24 UTC)

In a significant development, Turkish President Erdoğan expressed Turkey's disapproval of unlawful interventions against Iran and emphasized that violations of Turkish airspace cannot be excused. This comes after NATO forces shot down a third ballistic missile targeting the Incirlik Air Base on March 12, following reports that Iran had fired two to three missiles towards the base earlier that day. Erdoğan also held a phone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian on March 10 to discuss the escalating tensions, stating that Turkey is adversely affected by a conflict it is not involved in.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:05 UTC)

In a significant development, President Trump warned about escalating tensions with Iran, stating, “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,” as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a fresh wave of strikes had eliminated a top Iranian nuclear expert. Meanwhile, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft tragically went down in western Iraq on March 12, resulting in the confirmed deaths of four out of six crew members, with the U.S. Central Command reporting that the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. In response to rising Brent crude prices, which have surged above $100 a barrel following attacks on cargo vessels in the Gulf, the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on stranded Russian oil, a measure that will remain in effect until April 11.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 21:07 UTC)

NATO forces successfully shot down a third ballistic missile targeting Incirlik Air Base in Turkey last Monday, with the Turkish defense ministry confirming that the missile was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. This missile was reportedly part of a series of two to three missiles fired from Iran earlier that same day. Additionally, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft tragically went down in western Iraq on March 12, resulting in the loss of four of its six crew members.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 19:15 UTC)

Today, President Trump faced criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, where NATO forces successfully intercepted three Iranian missiles aimed at Turkey. The Pentagon has deployed a Marine unit to the region following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized that all necessary measures are being taken to protect Turkey's territory and airspace. In related news, a kamikaze drone attack targeted the Dubai financial center, and reports indicate that Iranian troops are deserting amidst the ongoing conflict.