Third F-35 fighter jet downed in Iranian territory, two Israeli pilots now in custody
In a dramatic escalation, Iran claims to have downed a third Israeli F-35 jet in 24 hours. The pilot reportedly ejected, but his fate is unknown. Iranian media say a female pilot from an earlier incident has been captured. Israel continued its own strikes deep into Iran, targeting missile bases and infrastructure. Tehran’s “True Promise 3” operation launched hundreds of missiles, activating air defense systems across multiple Iranian cities. Israel’s Defense Minister has warned: “If missiles continue, Tehran will burn.”
