Israeli Strikes back Iran. As per information provided to The New York Times by three Iranian officials, the attack was conducted by small drones, potentially launched from within Iran. They further noted that their radar systems did not detect any unidentified aircraft entering Iranian airspace.
Iran’s state media reported explosions in Isfahan province on Friday, coinciding with US media reports suggesting that Israel had conducted retaliatory strikes against its arch-rival. State media noted activation of air defense systems in various Iranian cities after explosions were heard near Isfahan, as confirmed by the country’s official broadcaster.
Israel had previously issued warnings of retaliatory actions following Iran’s launch of hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel nearly a week earlier. This retaliation stemmed from a deadly strike, attributed to Israel by Tehran, which destroyed Iran’s consular annex at its embassy in Syria. Concerns regarding a potential escalation in the region, exacerbated by the ongoing Gaza conflict, heightened.
No official responses from Israeli or Iranian authorities regarding the overnight strikes were immediately available, leaving the extent of the damage unclear. Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing “informed sources,” refuted claims of foreign attacks on Isfahan or any other part of the country, dismissing them as rumors.
According to three Iranian officials speaking to The New York Times, small drones were responsible for the attack, potentially launched from within Iran. They stated that Iranian radar systems did not detect any unidentified aircraft entering the country’s airspace.
Fars news agency reported three explosions near Qahjavarestan, close to Isfahan airport and the 8th Shekari army airbase. Iran’s space agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian confirmed the successful interception of “several” drones. Dalirian clarified on the social media platform X that there were no reports of a missile attack. Continue Reading
