Tehran: (Shadesofgalaxy) An attempted drone attack on a defense installation in the central Iranian city of Isfahan was foiled.
According to the Iranian news agency, explosions were heard near a defense installation in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, after which Iranian officials confirmed that an attempted drone attack on the Ministry of Defense’s workshop complex had been foiled.
According to Iranian officials, an attack was attempted on the workshop complex of the Ministry of Defense in Isfahan, according to Iranian security forces, microbirds were used in the attack, one microbird was shot down by air defense and two exploded.
#BREAKING Several Isfahan citizens told @IranIntl they have heard at least “three or four explosions”.
Meanwhile, Telegram channels affiliated to IRGC are sharing this video with the caption “the moment a drone hits the Iranian Defense Ministry’s ammunition facility in Isfahan”. pic.twitter.com/tb9tHJOCKq— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) January 28, 2023
Mohammad Reza Jan Nasri, deputy governor of Isfahan province, confirmed on state television that an investigation into the alleged attack, which resulted in no casualties, was ongoing, but officials said there were no reports of activity targeting the military installation. . north of the city. No details were given.
According to the news agency, there are several Iranian nuclear research facilities in this area, including a uranium enrichment plant.
In April 2021, Tehran announced that it had started production of 60 percent enriched uranium at the Natanz plant in Isfahan province.
It should be noted that negotiations between Iran, the European Union and the six major powers to restore the 2015 nuclear deal are deadlocked.
