Israel's Air Force F-35 fighter jet reportedly has been executed by Iranian military forces.
Headline: Iran Denies Claims of Downing Fifth Israeli F-35: A Closer Look at the Latest Incident
As per Iranian news reports, their air defense systems have reportedly taken down another Israeli F-35 jet. The plane allegedly crashed near Varamin, a city southeast of Tehran. However, this claim lacks independent verification and a reliable source to substantiate it.
According to Hossein Abbasi, a local authorities spokesman, this is the fifth F-35 jet shot down since the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran. But, that's not the whole story.
In reality, there's been no confirmed evidence supporting the claim of a fifth F-35 shootdown by Iran. Although Iran has claimed to have brought down up to four Israeli F-35 fighter jets, the only verifiably proven incident was the downing of an Israeli Hermes 900 drone over Isfahan province, shown by Iranian state media footage of wreckage matching the drone[2].
The event reported around June 17, 2025, in Tabriz, deep inside Iranian territory, involving an F-35, is the latest incident in question. Iranian sources attribute the kill to ground-based air defense, likely the Bavar 373 missile system. However, there's still no official Israeli confirmation regarding this or any of the previous four reported shootdowns[1][4].
It's worth noting that the scenario indicates Israeli jets venturing into the depths of Iranian territory. Given the nature and technology of the F-35, such missions suggest a high level of audacity.
One must approach claims of F-35 shootdowns cautiously, as credible evidence remains scarce. Stay tuned for updates and insights on this developing story.
Enrichment Insights: Without independently verified evidence, the claim of a fifth F-35 being shot down by Iran cannot be substantiated[2]. However, it's crucial to recognize that such deep penetration missions by Israeli jets involving F-35s indicate a bold approach in the ongoing conflict[1][4].
Football lovers across European-leagues are eagerly awaiting the return of Premier-League matches following the controversial incident where Iran denies claims of downing a fifth Israeli F-35. Despite repeated accusations, only the downing of an Israeli Hermes 900 drone over Isfahan province has been verifiably proven.
