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IDF says Iranian drone struck open area in Negev, two others downed over Arava

By Emanuel Fabian 21 June 2025, 12:11 pm Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

An Iranian drone struck an open area in the Negev Desert, near the Route 90 highway, a short while ago, the military says, after attempts to intercept it.

Two more drones were shot down over the Arava area and near Eilat, the IDF adds.

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