Iran Claims Second US F-35 Jet Shot Down, No Confirmation From Washington

Tehran: Iran has claimed that it has shot down a second United States F-35 fighter jet, according to a report cited by Hindustan Times from Reuters, which in turn referenced Iran’s Mehr news agency. The development, if verified, would mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran and US-backed forces.

As reported by Reuters, Iranian authorities stated that the aircraft was brought down over central Iran. Officials further indicated that the chances of the pilot surviving the incident were low, though no independent confirmation has been provided.

The claim follows an earlier incident involving a US F-35, which had reportedly been forced to make an emergency landing after a combat mission over Iranian territory. While that episode was acknowledged by US officials, Washington has not responded to the latest assertion regarding a second aircraft.

According to Hindustan Times, the reported shootdown comes amid intensifying hostilities in the region, with military exchanges continuing between Iran and its adversaries. Iranian officials have presented the incident as evidence of their air defence capabilities against advanced Western military technology.

However, the Reuters report noted that there has been no immediate comment from US authorities, and the claim remains unverified. Such assertions are not uncommon during active conflicts, where competing narratives often emerge from opposing sides.

The situation highlights the growing volatility in the region, with both military developments and information claims contributing to heightened uncertainty. As of now, the reported downing of the second F-35 remains part of Iran’s official account, pending independent verification or confirmation from other sources.

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