Sirens were still sounding on Thursday in western, central and southeastern parts of the capital as air defences reportedly targeted small drones and surveillance UAVs.
The incident unfolded over Tehran, indicating an active aerial security response in multiple areas of the city.
Iranian media reported the engagement as authorities continued monitoring the airspace over the capital.
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