ALBAWABA - Iran thwarted a drone attack targeting its defense ministry complex in Isfahan, south of the capital Tehran.
Iranian defense systems shot down a drone on Tuesday night that targeted the defense ministry compound in Isfahan in the center of the country, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Iran foils drone attack on defense ministry complex in Isfahan, report says https://t.co/UincUlfUax
— Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) April 5, 2023
It said the drone attempted to strike at the Commander of the Faithful, English for emir al-Muminin. No damage was caused to the site because the attack was foiled.
????? Iranian sources report on another Israeli drone attack on IRGC Ground Forces Amir-Al-Momenin university in #Isfahan, Iran.
— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) April 4, 2023
Approximate Geolocation: 32.571878, 51.671495. No one has claimed the responsibility. pic.twitter.com/2IjzW49CYe
A military facility near Isfahan was also attacked by drones in February, but the air defense systems thwarted the attack, culminating in a limited material damage.
Iran foils drone attack on defence ministry complex in Isfahan - Tasnim https://t.co/LjdBA0B9NC
— Reuters Iran (@ReutersIran) April 5, 2023
At the time, Tehran pointed the finger at Israel. In recent years, Iran accused Israel of carrying out covert operations on its soil, allegedly targeting nuclear facilities to undermine Tehran's fledging nuclear weapons program.
