Israel Launches Missile Attack on Iran, Iranian Air Defenses Bring Down Drones
ABC News recently reported that Israel carried out a missile attack on a target in Iran, according to a senior US official. Following the reported missile strikes, Iran’s air defenses successfully brought down three drones over Isfahan.
The situation escalated further when Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan, leading to the activation of air defenses and the suspension of flights in Tehran and Isfahan. Luckily, there were no reports of casualties in the incident.
The attack from Israel came in response to Iran’s actions on Saturday, which included a suspected strike on an Iranian consulate compound in Damascus. In retaliation, Iran’s space agency spokesman confirmed that multiple drones were shot down, although he denied reports of a missile attack.
Despite the tension, nuclear facilities in Isfahan were reported to be secure, as stated by Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The conflict in the region seemed to spread, with reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria as well.
Concerned about further escalation, the United States and European countries urged Israel not to respond to Iran’s attack. However, there have been no immediate comments from the White House or the Pentagon regarding the situation.
As a precaution, commercial flights diverted their routes over western Iran upon hearing reports of explosions in Isfahan. The situation remains tense, with both Israel and Iran on edge amid escalating tensions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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