Video shows IDF F-35I ‘Adir’ shooting down Iranian fighter jet over Tehran

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete March 5, 2026 at 01:50 PM

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The Israel Defense Forces released a video showing an F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shooting down an Iranian Yak-130 air force aircraft over Tehran. The incident marked the first time an Israeli F-35 has downed a manned fighter in combat. The operation, part of Operation Roaring Lion, was led by Major General Tomer Bar, commander of the Israeli air force. Iran had recently acquired the Yak-130 aircraft as part of its efforts to modernize its air force. The F-35I "Adir" is Israel's customized version of the US-made F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation stealth fighter. The incident was seen as a key milestone for Israel's F-35 fleet and demonstrated the aircraft's capabilities in combat.

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