Iran shoots down drones in northern city: deputy governor

TEHRAN -- Iranian air defense forces on Tuesday night detected and shot down a number of micro aerial vehicles (MAVs) in the northern city of Rasht, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

According to Gilan province's Deputy Governor for Security and Law Enforcement Ali Bagheri, Rasht were attacked by "invading" MAVs. He did not specify whether the unmanned aircraft belonged to Israel or not.

On June 13, Israel launched major airstrikes on different areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing several senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Iran responded by launching several waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, inflicting casualties and damage.

A ceasefire was declared between the two sides on Tuesday.