The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force shot down an Israeli spy unmanned drone before it could reach Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, in Central Iran, on Sunday

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force shot down an Israeli spy unmanned drone before it could reach Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, in Central Iran, on Sunday.

"An unmanned Israeli spy plane was shot down after it was traced and intercepted by the IRGC Aerospace Force," a statement by the IRGC's Public Relations Department announced.

According to the statement, the Israeli aircraft was a radar-evading, stealth drone with the mission to spy on Iran's enrichment activities by flying over Natanz nuclear enrichment plant.

The IRGC also pointed out in its statement that the Israeli hostile aircraft has been targeted by a surface-to-air missile, according to Fars news agency.

"This mischievous attempt once again made the adventurous nature of the Zionist regime more evident and added another black page to the dark record of this fake and warmongering regime, which is full of crimes and wickedness," the statement added.

The IRGC further warned that it "preserves the right of reaction and retaliation".

It also noted that the IRGC alongside other Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic is fully and resolutely ready to defend the noble Iranian nation and state.