Reports from Iranian state media indicated that there were explosions at Isfahan airport, sparking differing narratives from both US and Iranian authorities regarding the circumstances surrounding the blasts. The FARS news agency disclosed that Iran's air defence system had been activated in Isfahan province against a suspected drone, with sources stating that three explosions were heard near an army base in northwest Isfahan.
Moreover, Iranian state TV mentioned that three drones were observed in Isfahan's sky, leading to the activation of the air defence system, which subsequently destroyed the drones. An unnamed US official shared with ABC News that Israel had fired missiles, although this claim was disputed by an Iranian official who stated that Iran's air defence batteries were responsible for the explosions at Isfahan, denying any missile strikes against Iran.
Regarding the regional implications, the Australian government expressed apprehension about the situation, urging restraint and caution to prevent an escalation of conflict in the Middle East. This concern was underlined by updated travel advice for Iran, Israel, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, advising citizens to leave if safe and highlighting the high threat of military reprisals and terrorist attacks in the region. Additionally, flights were diverted away from Iranian airspace after the incident, and airports such as Tehran, Shiraz, and Isfahan experienced temporary closures before resuming operations.