Iran Foreign Minister Describes Drones Used in Israeli Strike as ‘Toys Our Children Play With’

Published on April 20, 2024

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian appeared to downplay an apparent Israeli retaliatory strike on the Iranian city of Isfahan, characterizing the drones used in the attack as akin to “children’s toys.” In an interview with NBC News on April 20, Mr. Amir-Abdollahian said the drones took off from within Iran and flew “a few hundred meters” before being intercepted by Iran’s air defense system. Explosions were reported near the Iranian city of Isfahan, a crucial hub in Iran’s nuclear program, in what is believed to be the result of an Israeli attack on April 19. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack....

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