Iranian Media: The Activation of Air Defense Systems Aims to Counter Small Drones
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 23 - According to a report from the Iranian Fars News Agency on the 23rd, Iran activated its air defense system that evening in response to the appearance of small drones in multiple locations across the country.
The report stated that the sounds of the air defense system being activated in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities were due to the detection of small drones, including the Israeli "Orbiter" reconnaissance drone.
Iranian media reported that earlier that evening, explosions were heard over Tehran as the air defense system was activated and fired at "hostile targets." Several Israeli media outlets subsequently cited their own sources reporting that Israel did not launch airstrikes against Iran.
Iran activated its air defense systems on April 23, 2023, in response to the detection of small drones over Tehran and other cities. Explosions were reported as the systems engaged what were described as 'hostile targets.' Israeli media later confirmed that no airstrikes were conducted by Israel during this incident.
- Iran activated air defense systems on April 23, 2023.
- The activation was in response to small drones detected in Tehran and other cities.
- Explosions were reported in Tehran as the air defense systems engaged targets.
- Israeli media reported that Israel did not conduct airstrikes against Iran during this incident.
- The drones included reconnaissance models identified as Israeli 'Orbiter' drones.