Iran says it downed Israeli drones on spy mission on its northern border

Iran’s air defence forces have reportedly intercepted and brought down several Israeli drones near the country’s northwestern border, according to state media.

The drones were shot down in the Salmas region, which lies close to the border with Turkey, with Iranian outlets accusing Israel of carrying out an “espionage mission.”

State TV claimed the drones were repelled after entering Iranian airspace, though no footage or further official confirmation has been released so far.