Yak-130

The Yak-130 is an Iranian Air Force fighter jet. It is newsworthy because it was recently shot down over Tehran by an Israeli F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet. This event marks the first time the advanced F-35I aircraft has successfully downed a manned fighter in combat. The Israeli military released video footage purportedly showing the shootdown, accompanied by audio of the pilot confirming the target's destruction. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and demonstrates the capabilities of the Israeli Air Force and its advanced weaponry. The event is significant as it represents a direct confrontation, albeit aerial, between Israeli and Iranian military assets, and the first confirmed combat kill by the F-35I against a manned aircraft.