Iran Claims It Shot Down Two Israeli F-35 Fighter Jets

Iran’s military claims it has shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets in its airspace, marking what it describes as the first such incident involving the advanced US-made aircraft.

According to reports published by Iranian state media on Saturday, the jets were intercepted and downed by Iranian air defence systems. The Iranian army stated that the fate of the pilots remains unknown.

“The aircraft were detected, tracked, and brought down within Iranian territory,” the army said in a brief statement. Further details, including the location and timing of the alleged incident, were not provided.

The F-35 stealth fighter is a state-of-the-art aircraft developed by the United States and used by several allied countries, including Israel.

As of Saturday, Israeli officials have not commented on the Iranian claims, and the report has not been independently verified.