Our overseas affairs and nationwide safety correspondent, Matthew Knott, has filed this newest replace on the unfolding scenario in Iran.
Iran activated its air defence batteries throughout a number of provinces after an obvious Israeli strike on Friday, prompting fears of an escalating battle amongst two of the Center East’s largest army powers.
Explosions have been heard close to a significant air base and nuclear analysis web site in central Iran.
As international airways scrambled to re-route passenger flights following the reported explosions, the Division of International Affairs and Commerce (DFAT) responded by warning Australians in opposition to travelling to Israel and the Palestinian territories due to the chance of additional assaults.
Iranian state tv reported that three drones have been introduced down on Friday over Isfahan in central Iran, dwelling to Iran’s fleet of American-made F-14 Tomcat fighter plane and websites related to Iran’s nuclear program.
Iranian state TV stated that at “round 12.30am GMT [10.30am Australian time] three drones have been noticed within the sky over Isfahan. The air defence system turned lively and destroyed these drones within the sky.”
Iranian nuclear websites have been undamaged, Iranian state media reported whereas additionally denying studies that Israel had launched a missile strike in opposition to Iran.
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