Iranian air defense shoots down hostile drone over Tehran

Iran's integrated air defense network shot down an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle over Tehran, Mehr News Agency reported on Tuesday. The drone was targeted and destroyed by air defense systems, according to a correspondent for the agency, without immediately providing further details on the type of drone.

Iran's air defense network has previously claimed extensive successes against advanced U.S. and Israeli drones, including MQ-9 Reapers, during the recent war. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and its adversaries, including the United States and Israel.

No further details were immediately available regarding the specific nature of the drone or its origin. The report did not specify whether the drone was armed or solely for surveillance purposes.

According to Mehr News Agency, the incident occurred over Tehran, but no additional information on the time or location within the city was provided. The report added that the air defense systems successfully neutralized the threat without causing any damage on the ground.