KARACHI – Iranian security sources claim their forces have shot down American Fighter Jet F‑15E amid escalating hostilities in the region.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said US 5th-generation fighter jet was shot down, reportedly using a highly advanced secret air-defense system. The jet exploded on impact and during its crash, making pilot ejection unlikely, according to Iranian sources. Footage of the wreckage has sparked global debate.
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Iran publishes evidence of a downed US jet (F-35 or F-15) 🇮🇷💥🇺🇸
The IRGC claims to have crushed the pride of US aviation with a secret AD system, showing debris with the “LN” code from RAF Lakenheath. pic.twitter.com/QwAC3h7YOg
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IRGC released snaps of debris marked with “LN” code linked to RAF Lakenheath, calling strike as humiliating blow to US aviation pride and a clear warning of Iran’s growing air-defense prowess.
Tehran also claimed to have launched missile attacks on multiple strategic locations in Israel. Explosions and fires reportedly engulfed military installations in Tel Aviv and Eilat, with some missiles allegedly hitting civilian areas. Iranian officials further claimed that Israel’s air-defense systems failed to intercept the attacks.
Iranian Navy said that a fighter jet was downed near Qeyshm Island, releasing video footage of the incident, and announced cruise missile strikes aimed at the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.
As tensions soar in the Middle East, Israel has yet to issue an official response, leaving the international community on edge amid claims of a dramatic escalation in regional hostilities.
