In a dramatic new claim, Iran’s military says it has shot down another Israeli F-35 fighter jet and successfully captured the pilot.
The report, published by Mehr News Agency, alleges that the incident took place in Iran’s western airspace, where its air defense units intercepted and struck the modern stealth aircraft.
According to the Iranian media outlet, the Israeli pilot ejected before the jet crashed, but was subsequently captured by Iranian special forces operating in the region. While the Iranian military has stated that more details will be shared soon, no independent verification of the incident has yet been provided.
This follows a previous claim made just last night, in which Iranian sources alleged the downing of two Israeli F-35s and the capture of a female pilot—a report that was swiftly denied by Israeli defense officials, who dismissed it as misinformation.
The conflicting reports come amid heightened military tensions between Israel and Iran, with both sides exchanging warnings and strategic posturing across diplomatic and media platforms.
If confirmed, this would mark a major escalation in regional conflict and a rare instance of a fifth-generation stealth fighter being brought down in combat.
