Iran-Israel live updates: Iran says no 'missile' attack, destroys 3 drones

A handout image grab made available by the Iranian state TV shows what the TV says was a live picture of the city of Isfahan early on April 19, 2024, following reports of explosions heard in the province in central Iran. / Photo: AFPIranian spokesman for the space agency was also quoted as saying that there were no reports of missile attacks, and the country's air defences shot down several drones in the skies above Isfahan province.

Isfahan is home to a major airbase for the Iranian military, as well as sites associated with its nuclear programme. Iran's government offered no immediate comment. Isfahan is some 350 kilometres south of Iran's capital, Tehran.The US and Britain has announced widespread sanctions against Iran's military drone programme, in response to its weekend attack against Israel.

"The Iranian regime's attack against Israel was a reckless act and a dangerous escalation," British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, adding that the UK had sanctioned the"ringleaders of the Iranian military and forces responsible for the weekend's attack." US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant to discuss Iran's actions in the Middle East, says Pentagon, as Tehran warns it will "reconsider" its nuclear doctrine if Israel targets any Iranian nuclear facilityDelegations from the US and Israel have held a virtual meeting to discuss soaring tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran as well as Israel's vowed military action on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

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