Iran claims shooting down second US F-35 fighter jet; Watch
Hindustan Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran claims to have shot down a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran using a new IRGC air-defense system, with reports suggesting the pilot likely did not survive the crash.
- Iranian drones attacked Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, causing fires but no reported injuries, marking another strike on Gulf energy infrastructure amid escalating regional tensions.
- Explosions were reported in Tehran and Isfahan as Iran simultaneously fired missiles at Israel and Gulf nations, while the US announced plans to reinforce its military presence in West Asia.
- Former CIA Director Bill Burns described the US-Israeli conflict with Iran as a "war of choice" that may have strengthened hard-line factions within Iran’s regime, which remains resilient despite internal challenges.
- US President Donald Trump warned of continued hard strikes against Iran and highlighted recent US attacks on Iranian infrastructure, signaling ongoing escalation in the region.
