On Wednesday, Iranian authorities announced that their military successfully shot down an Israeli F-35 fighter jet south of the capital, Tehran.
The report was confirmed by Hossein Abbasi, the governor of Varamin County, in a statement to IRNA, Iran’s official news agency. Abbasi stated that the fighter jet crashed and was destroyed in the Varamin region.
He added that security units have launched an investigation, but no details were given regarding the fate of the aircraft’s pilot.
Three Israeli Warplanes Downed Since June 13
According to Iranian sources, this marks the third Israeli warplane shot down since June 13, the date when Israel launched a wide-scale attack on Iranian territory.
Backed by the United States, Israel began a series of coordinated strikes last Friday, targeting:
Nuclear facilities,
Missile bases,
And high-ranking Iranian military and nuclear scientists.
These attacks have reportedly resulted in 224 deaths and 1,277 injuries, according to Iranian figures.
In retaliation, Iran has been launching ballistic missiles and drones, which by Tuesday had killed at least 24 people in Israel and injured hundreds, also causing significant material damage, according to the Israeli Government Press Office.
This latest development — involving one of the world’s most advanced stealth jets — is likely to further escalate tensions and fuel speculation about the capabilities of Iranian air defenses. The F-35, developed by Lockheed Martin, is known for its stealth, advanced radar systems, and multi-role combat abilities, and any verified loss of such an aircraft would be considered a major event militarily and politically.
No immediate confirmation or comment has been issued by Israeli defense forces regarding the incident.
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