According to US officials, Israel launched a missile strike on Iran during the early hours of Friday, seemingly in retaliation following weeks of escalating tensions between the two nations. Conflicting reports emerge regarding the scale and impact of the attack on the Isfahan region, with Iranian state media downplaying its significance.
The incident follows a series of confrontations between the regional adversaries, including an Israeli strike on an Iranian compound in Syria and an unprecedented assault by Iran against Israel. Current information indicates that while US sources claim a missile was utilized in the attack, Iran asserts that small drones were involved.
Iranian government restricts access to the country, making independent verification challenging. However, experts increasingly agree that a two-stage missile, likely air-launched, was employed, with many identifying the debris as Israeli-produced Blue Sparrow missiles.