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Turkey "was not a target" of a missile launched from Iran, heading toward Turkish airspace that was destroyed by NATO air-defence systems, a Turkish official told AFP on Wednesday.

"We believe it aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course," the official said wishing to remain anonymous.

Turkey warned Tehran on Wednesday against any steps that could spread the war after a missile launched from Iran heading toward Turkish airspace was destroyed by NATO air defense systems, a foreign ministry source said.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Iranian counterpart in a phone call that "any steps that could lead to the spread of conflict should be avoided," the source added.

Furthermore, NATO on Wednesday condemned Iran's "targeting" of member country Turkey after Ankara said a missile heading towards its airspace had been destroyed by alliance defense systems.

"We condemn Iran's targeting of Türkiye. NATO stands firmly with all allies, including Türkiye, as Iran continues its indiscriminate attacks across the region," NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart said, using the country's official name.

"Our deterrence and defense posture remains strong across all domains, including when it comes to air and missile defense," she added.

AFP