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Iran ‘downs US drone’ and ‘shoots at American F-35 jet’ as WW3 fears explode | World | News

Iran ‘downs US drone’ and ‘shoots at American F-35 jet’ as WW3 fears explode | World | News

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Tuesday it reserved the “legitimate and definite” right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the U.S., adding that its air defence units had shot down a U.S. MQ-9 drone and fired at a F-35 fighter jet that had entered Iranian airspace, state media reported. It claims the F-35, the worlds most advanced and lethal fighter jet, was forced to leave its airspace. The IRGC added that it also fired at an RQ4 intelligence collection drone. This comes after the US carried out what it called “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran overnight, threatening a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. The strikes hit coastal towns near ​the Strait of Hormuz which remains closed as peace negotiations continue. Targets also included missile launch sites and and Iranian mine-laying boats. The key waterway has been closed for almost three months as part of Iran’s retaliation to joint US-Israeli strikes on several of its key sites. The US responded by blocking Iranian ports in the strait. “U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in …

Israel Approves Plan to Buy F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets From Lockheed, Boeing

Israel Approves Plan to Buy F-35 and F-15IA Fighter Jets From Lockheed, Boeing

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JERUSALEM, May 3 (Reuters) – Israel gave final approval for ⁠a ⁠plan to purchase two new combat squadrons ⁠of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in a ​deal worth tens of billions of dollars, the defence ministry said on Sunday. The deal, approved by Israel’s Ministerial Committee on Procurement, ‌is a first step in a ‌350 billion shekel ($119 billion) plan to bolster Israel’s military and “strengthen readiness ahead of a demanding decade for Israeli security,” it ⁠said. Prime Minister ⁠Benjamin Netanyahu said much of this expanded defence budget will be to produce munitions ​in Israel and not be dependent on foreign countries. Israel, he noted, will also develop “groundbreaking” aircraft. The ministry added that the new squadrons will serve as a cornerstone of the military’s long-term force development, addressing regional threats and preserving Israel’s strategic air superiority. “Alongside immediate wartime procurement ​needs, we have a responsibility to act now to secure the IDF’s military edge ten years from now ⁠and ⁠beyond,” said ministry Director General ⁠Amir Baram, referring ​to …

Trump threatens Iran’s infrastructure as reports emerge of downed U.S. F-35

Trump threatens Iran’s infrastructure as reports emerge of downed U.S. F-35

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Significant sections of the B1 Bridge are seen destroyed after an airstrike attributed to the United States and Israel targeted the site near Tehran, in Karaj, Iran, on April 03, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants, saying the “New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!” in a Truth Social post. Trump did not elaborate on what needed to be “done,” but said the U.S. “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran.” Hours later, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reportedly claimed that a U.S. F-35 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran. Images of debris posted on Telegram included a photo that appeared to show the words “U.S. Air Forces in Europe” on what looked like a plane’s tail section. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the region, and Iranian authorities did not respond to a request for comment at the time of publication. Read more U.S.-Iran war news Trump’s latest threat …