Tehran, Iran – Web Desk: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it shot down a second U.S. F-35 Lightning II fighter jet during ongoing hostilities, in what would mark a significant escalation if confirmed.
According to Iranian officials, the advanced stealth aircraft was targeted and destroyed in central Iran, with the IRGC stating that the operation took place within Iranian airspace.
Iranian authorities said no information is currently available بشأن the fate of the pilot. Some reports suggested that a sudden explosion may have prevented the pilot from ejecting safely, though this remains unverified.
The claim, if confirmed, would represent the second reported downing of an F-35 by Iran during the current conflict.
However, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has not issued any official response, and the incident has not been independently verified.
Defense analysts note that such claims are common during wartime and stress the need for independent confirmation and official statements before drawing conclusions.
The reported incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with military activity intensifying across the region.
