Iran Responds to Alleged Israeli Drone Attack Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Early Friday, Iran responded mildly to what was reported as an Israeli drone attack following a major assault by Iran the previous weekend. This has raised fears of further conflict in the Middle East.

Iranian media and officials stated that their air defenses shot down three drones over Isfahan, where there was a military base and nuclear facilities. The media did not point fingers at Israel, instead attributing the attack to “infiltrators.” They reported minor explosions but confirmed no damage to the nuclear sites, as verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The Israeli military and officials, including politicians, haven’t made any direct statements about the event. However, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called it “Feeble!” Tally Gotliv, a member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s party, too took to social media to express her pleasure in Israel’s might.

This follows a significant attack last weekend when Iran fired over three hundred drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for an alleged Israeli airstrike on an Iranian embassy in Syria, which resulted in the deaths of several officers, including a high-ranking commander.