Israeli Air Force F-35 Shoots Down Russian-Made Iranian Fighter Jet Over Tehran In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, an Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet has reportedly shot down a Russian-made Iranian Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jet over Tehran. The incident occurred at around 10:00 AM local time, and eyewitnesses describe hearing multiple explosions and seeing smoke rising from the city. According to sources within the Israeli military, the F-35 was on a routine patrol mission when it detected the Su-22 entering Iranian airspace. Despite warnings from air traffic controllers, the Iranian jet failed to respond to attempts to divert its course, leading the Israeli pilot to take decisive action. The downed Sukhoi Su-22 is believed to have been on a training mission at the time of the incident. The pilot and any potential passengers are feared dead, although this has not yet been officially confirmed. Tehran's military response to the attack remains unclear, but eyewitnesses report hearing sirens and seeing emergency responders rushing to the scene. The incident has sparked widespread outrage in Iran, with many calling for immediate retaliation against Israel. This development marks a significant escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran, which have been engaged in a proxy war in Syria over the past few years. The Israeli military has previously targeted Iranian assets in Syria on multiple occasions, but this is the first time an Israeli jet has shot down an Iranian aircraft directly. As the situation continues to unfold, international leaders are scrambling to respond. The United States and European Union have issued statements condemning the attack, while Russia has called for ...#Russia #Iran #Syria #United_States #European_Union #Tehran #Israel_Air_Force #F35 #Russianmade_Iranian_Sukhoi_Su22