Israel’s F-35 shoots down Iranian jet as broad strikes escalate
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An Israeli F-35I shot down a manned Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran in a historic air-to-air kill as Israel and the United States widen military operations under Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iranian security forces and Basij facilities. The campaign involves large US deployments (over 50,000 troops, about 200 jets, carriers) and broad strikes across Tehran and other cities, with no ground invasion planned, while related drone attacks and regional incidents underscore escalating tensions.
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