Iranian Air Defences Shoot Down Israeli Drone Near Nuclear Site

Iran's air defenses successfully intercepted and downed an Israeli drone near the strategic Fordow nuclear facility, as reported by local media outlets on Friday.

The incident comes amid heightened alert in the area, following two loud explosions that were heard earlier near the nuclear site.

Officials have not yet disclosed further details on the origin of the drone or the cause of the explosions, but tensions have escalated surrounding security at the sensitive location.

(With inputs from agencies.)