Why it matters:
The incident would mark a major escalation in Iran-Israel tensions and could serve as a symbolic and strategic blow to Tel Aviv.
The big picture:
According to unofficial reports and viral footage shared across Iranian social media platforms, an Israeli warplane was hit by Iranian defense systems. The pilot ejected safely, landing somewhere within Iranian borders. In response, the Islamic Republic dispatched members of its elite NOHED brigade, known for high-risk operations, to secure the crash site and locate the pilot.
What they are saying:
The public relations office of Iran's army announced: The Air Defense Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully targeted and destroyed two F-35 fighter jets of the Zionist regime and a large number of drones. According to this report, the fate of the pilots of the fighter jets is unknown and under investigation.
Key points:
- Video allegedly shows an Israeli jet being struck and the pilot ejecting.
- Iran's elite NOHED (Special Forces Brigade) was sent to capture the pilot.
- The incident comes amid high military alert and recent Israeli attacks.
- No official confirmation from Iranian or Israeli authorities yet.
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