Drones Strike Military Facility in Iran as Per Tehran's Claims
In a series of dramatic events, Iran has been the target of numerous attacks involving drones and explosions. One of the most recent incidents occurred at the Iranian Natanz nuclear complex in Isfahan Province in July 2020, though the exact cause of the fire remains undisclosed due to security concerns.
Prior to this, Israel initiated a drone strike in June 2021, targeting a site involved in centrifuge manufacturing and assembly to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program. This marked the beginning of a series of attacks that focused on facilities with small quantities or no nuclear material, limiting radioactive contamination.
In June 2025, Israel launched a massive campaign against Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure using drones alongside anti-tank missiles. The operation, known as Operation Rising Lion, led to rapid Israeli air superiority from the western border to Tehran. The drones were instrumental in silencing air defenses before airstrikes, causing significant damage to uranium conversion facilities, radar sites, missile factories, and ammunition factories used for drones and ballistic missiles.
The attacks have had a profound impact, degrading Iran’s air defenses and disrupting the operation of its nuclear facilities and military manufacturing sites. They have also limited Iran’s ability to retaliate effectively and significantly set back Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure.
More recently, an explosion occurred at an army center connected to the Ministry of Defense in Isfahan, Iran. The explosion, caused by small drones, left some damages but no casualties, according to Mohammad Reza Jan-Nesari, the deputy head of security for Isfahan governorate. The specific cause of the explosion remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility as of the last update.
In a related incident, an oil tanker belonging to the National Iranian Oil Company was hit and damaged by two missiles in October 2019. Earlier in the same year, a truck filled with explosives detonated and struck a bus carrying members of the Iranian armed forces' elite Revolutionary Guard, causing casualties.
These incidents underscore the increasing use of drones in attacks on Iranian military and nuclear centers. As the investigations into these incidents continue, it remains to be seen what impact they will have on the region's geopolitical landscape.
News reports have detailed a series of attacks on Iranian facilities, with Israel initiating a drone strike in June 2021, targeting a site involved in centrifuge manufacturing. These attacks, including the recent explosion at an army center connected to the Ministry of Defense in Isfahan, are part of a broader focus on war-and-conflicts and politics, as the investigations into these incidents continue to shape the region's general-news landscape.
