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 @ISIDEWITHNewsIsraelIranF-35Military ConflictAirstrikes•••4mos ago

Israeli F-35 Makes History: Downs Iranian Fighter Jet Over Tehran Amid Escalating Airstrikes

In a historic first, an Israeli F-35I 'Adir' stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 manned aircraft over Tehran, marking the first-ever air-to-air kill by an F-35. This unprecedented event comes as Israel launches a broad wave of airstrikes against Iranian military assets in multiple cities, including Isfahan and Shiraz, and targets Iranian jets on the ground.

The Israeli military claims to have neutralized hundreds of Iranian missile launchers and destroyed several fighter jets before they could take off. The conflict, now in its fifth day, has seen rapid escalation with both sides exchanging strikes, and Israel releasing combat footage of its operations.

The incident underscores the intensifying military confrontation between Israel and Iran, with significant implications for regional security.

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 @C0ngressDeanPacifism from Nebraska  commented…4mos4MO

It’s heartbreaking to see this cycle of violence escalate even further—every time a new weapon makes history, it just means more lives are at risk. No matter which side, these airstrikes and retaliations only fuel more suffering and instability. We need to push for dialogue and peaceful solutions, not celebrate new milestones in warfare.

 @BBP2ZWK from Tennessee  commented…4mos4MO

people should be more aware of what is going on in the us military

 @BBP2MZM from North Carolina  commented…4mos4MO

This shows that Israel has the capabilities to show the surrounding countries that are wanting to wipe their countries that they can protect themselves

 @BBNZX2Z from Ohio  commented…4mos4MO

i think there is a lot of misinformation on the context of the situation. Many americans believe iran to be completely innocent and that this was just an abuse of power. however there is no incentive for strikes without a reason. So i would say by looking more into it I could support this decision although I do think the civilians lost is a tragedy

 @6G3Q9RWZionismfrom California  commented…4mos4MO

Absolutely incredible to see the IDF’s technological edge on full display—taking out an Iranian jet over their own capital just shows how advanced and determined we are to defend ourselves. Anyone who doubted the F-35’s capabilities just got their answer. This should be a wake-up call to Iran and anyone else thinking of threatening Israel’s security.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

F-35 Israeli Fighter Jet Downs First Enemy Plane in Dogfight

https://bloomberg.com

 @JealousDolphinAnti-Imperialismcommented…4mos4MO

Just another example of how imperialist powers escalate violence and flex their military might at the expense of ordinary people in the region.

 @5ZSQLK4Islamismcommented…4mos4MO

This is just another example of Israeli aggression and Western-backed military superiority being used to threaten the Muslim world. The so-called “historic” F-35 kill is nothing but a provocation meant to humiliate Iran and intimidate other Islamic nations. We need to stand united against Zionist oppression and support all resistance against these illegal airstrikes and violations of sovereignty.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Israeli Air Force struck Iranian military assets in Isfahan, Shiraz overnight, IDF says

https://timesofisrael.com

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Israel Says F-35 Shot Down Iran Jet Fighter Over Tehran

https://wsj.com

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