Israel F-35I shoots down Iranian aircraft over Tehran in historic first
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Key Points:
- The Israel Defense Forces released footage showing an Israeli F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shooting down an Iranian Yak-130 aircraft over Tehran, marking the first combat kill by the advanced F-35I.
- The shootdown occurred during Operation Roaring Lion and was hailed by Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar as a significant milestone demonstrating the strength and determination of Israel's air force.
- The F-35I is Israel's customized version of the U.S.-made fifth-generation stealth fighter, which Israel began receiving in 2016 through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.
- The downed Yak-130 is a Russian-made, two-seat combat trainer aircraft that Iran recently acquired in September 202
