Iran (Transatlantic Today) – Iran has played down the impact of Friday’s attack, which has been attributed to Israel, calling it insignificant. In an interview with American television station NBC News, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian likened the incident to a “child’s game” and warned that Iran would only respond if Tel Aviv launched further attacks on Iranian territory.
According to Iranian officials, the attack involved the flight of “two or three quadcopters, which caused no material damage or casualties. Abdollahian emphasized that most of the activity in Isfahan after the incident was related to activating the city’s air defense system.
Different Perspective
Contrary to Iran’s account, Western sources, including the New York Times, suggest that the Israeli attack was more extensive than admitted by the Iranian authorities. They claim that it involved the use of drones and the launch of a radar undetectable missile that damaged the Eighth Shekari airbase in Isfahan.
Significance of the attack
Analysts see the missile launch as a message to Iran indicating that Israel is capable of evading Iran’s defence systems. This comes against the backdrop of Tehran’s recent attack on Israeli soil in response to the targeting of its consulate in Damascus.
Sanctions and diplomatic efforts
According to Pagina12, Following the recent tensions, the United States and the United Kingdom have imposed new sanctions on entities linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Ministry of Defense. The international community has called for restraint to prevent further escalation in the region.
Continued Conflict
Meanwhile, the pro-Iranian Lebanese group Hezbollah has reported the deaths of three fighters in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. In retaliation, Hezbollah troops have launched attacks across the border, exacerbating tensions in the region. The Israeli Army has affirmed its involvement in clashes with Hezbollah fighters along the border.
