Iranian authorities announced on Wednesday that an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter jet had been successfully shot down near the capital, Tehran.

The downing of the U.S.-made aircraft, a cornerstone of the Zionist regime’s air power, marks a symbolic and strategic victory for Iran’s air defense forces.

Jet Downed Over Varamin as Iran Defends Its Sovereignty

Hossein Abbasi, the district governor of Varamin—located just south of Tehran—confirmed the incident to state news agency IRNA. “An Israeli F-35 fighter jet was brought down around Varamin,” he stated, noting that a full investigation is now underway by security forces.

No information has yet been released regarding the pilot, though Iranian officials have emphasized that the aircraft was operating as part of the Zionist regime’s illegal and provocative incursion into Iranian airspace.

Third Israeli Jet Eliminated in Iran’s Airspace

This incident marks the third Israeli warplane reportedly shot down since the start of Israel’s unprecedented military offensive against Iran on June 13. Iranian air defense forces have demonstrated increasing operational success in confronting advanced Zionist aerial technology.

Zionist Regime’s War Crimes Spark Regional Outrage

The Israeli regime launched a large-scale assault targeting critical Iranian infrastructure, including military command centers and nuclear research facilities in multiple Iranian cities. The initial wave of aggression resulted in the assassination of several senior Iranian officials, including the Chief of General Staff, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and nine nuclear scientists—many of whom were instrumental in Iran’s peaceful scientific advancement.

The attacks also claimed the lives of 224 civilians, underscoring the Zionist regime’s indiscriminate targeting and disregard for human life.

Iran Responds with Precision and Resolve

In a decisive act of retaliation, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles at military and strategic targets across the occupied territories, killing 24 and injuring more than 500 according to Iranian military sources. The response showcased Iran’s readiness to defend its sovereignty and deliver a proportionate blow to Zionist aggression.

Growing Condemnation of Israeli Escalation

The escalation of hostilities has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Türkiye, which sharply criticized Israel’s aggression and reaffirmed its support for regional peace and sovereignty. Several other nations have warned against further provocations and urged restraint from the Zionist regime.

Iran’s Air Defenses Proving Effective

The successful downing of the F-35—considered one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world—sends a clear message to Tel Aviv and its allies: Iran’s skies are not open for intrusion. The IRGC and Iranian Air Defense Command continue to monitor for hostile movements and have promised a firm and immediate response to any violation of Iranian airspace.

As the battle for regional dignity intensifies, Iran’s resilience and technological preparedness are proving to be a formidable counter to the Zionist regime’s machinery of war. (ILKHA)