Iranian state TV releases visuals allegedly showing downed Israeli drone

By Haydar Sahin and Serdar Dincel

ANKARA / ISTANBUL (AA) - Iranian state TV on Wednesday published visuals of what it claims to be an Israeli Hermes 900 drone shot down in the Isfahan province.

It reported that Iran's air defense units intercepted and downed the drone in the eastern part of Isfahan, adding that it was equipped with eight advanced missiles.

Since the start of Israel’s attacks on Iran on June 13, Iranian sources have announced the downing of four Israeli fighter jets and many UAVs (drones) and UCAVs (armed drones).

However, no visual evidence of the aircraft had been shared until now.

- Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel

On June 13, Israel launched large-scale attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities across several cities, as well as high-ranking military command centers.

Iranian media reported Wednesday that the death toll from Israeli airstrikes across Tehran and other populated areas has risen to 585, with at least 1,326 people injured since the attacks started last week.

In retaliation, Iran’s military launched ballistic missiles at Israel, killing 24 people and wounding over 500, according to reports.

Numerous countries, including Türkiye, have condemned Israel’s actions.