Iran Claims F-35 Downed Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Tensions flare as Iran claims to have shot down a US F-35 fighter jet and launched drone and missile attacks on Israel, while the US confirms an aircraft made an emergency landing.
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Israel attacked an Iranian gas field.
Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes on targets in the Middle East.
Iran claimed to shoot down a US F-35 fighter jet over its territory using an S-300 system.
US Central Command confirmed an F-35 experienced an emergency and made an emergency landing.
Iran launched Shahed-136 drones and Kh-2 missiles targeting Ashdod and Haifa, hitting an oil refinery in Haifa.
Israel reported damage to its power grid and a refinery in Haifa.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities are degraded.
The IDF reported striking over 130 targets in Iran.
US President Trump reportedly asked Israeli leaders to refrain from attacking Iranian energy infrastructure.
Reports emerged of a potential large-scale US ground operation in the Middle East.