On June 25, 2025, an explosion was recorded in Tehran, caused by the activation of an air defense system that intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), launched, presumably, from Iranian territory. According to the Iranian Fars news agency, the incident occurred in the northwestern part of the capital at about 01:30 local time. Loud sounds of air defense were heard in the city center, and residents of the Hakimiya and Tehranpars districts reported bright flashes in the sky. Iranian officials said the attack was neutralized and the drone did not cause significant damage. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties or damage.

The incident is part of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, which escalated on June 13 when Israel launched Operation People Like a Lion, striking Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. According to the BBC, the Israeli attacks killed key figures, including IRGC commander Hossein Salami and 14 nuclear physicists. Iran responded with Operation True Promise 3, firing more than 400 missiles and 28 drones at Israel, killing 22 Israelis. On the night of June XNUMX, the US entered the conflict, striking three Iranian nuclear sites, which US President Donald Trump said had “destroyed Iran’s nuclear programme”. Iran has denied the claims, saying the sites suffered minimal damage.