Iran has reported an explosion in the city of Isfahan, suspected to be from an Israeli attack. However, Iran played down the event and indicated it would not retaliate, seemingly aiming to prevent a wider conflict in the region, Reuters reports.
The attack involved drones, which Iran described as the work of “infiltrators,” possibly diverting blame away from Israel to avoid escalating tensions further. This response is seen as an attempt to de-escalate tensions following a recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.
Meanwhile, Israel remained silent, potentially indicating a desire to avoid further provocation. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies across the Middle East, exacerbated by recent attacks and counterattacks.
