WATCH: Unreal footage shows F-35 Adir downing Iranian fighter jet
An Israeli F-35I ‘Adir’ jet scored the first-ever air-to-air kill by downing an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, marking a historic milestone in modern aerial combat.
An Israeli F-35I ‘Adir’ jet scored the first-ever air-to-air kill by downing an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, marking a historic milestone in modern aerial combat.
In a targeted strike an Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir fighter jet took out a loaded surface-to-surface missile launcher in western Iran.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, said that the Iranians acknowledged having a stockpile of approximately 460 kilograms of uranium, enriched to 60% purity.
The Marivan operation appeared part of a broader strategy to weaken border controls and IRGC dominance in peripheral regions, potentially opening pathways for opposition groups.
Ali Khamenei was a global terrorism mastermind, responsible for attacks like the 1983 Beirut bombing and the 1994 AMIA bombing.
The first phase focused on destroying the regime’s remaining air defenses, paving the way for full air superiority over Tehran and other strategic sites across the country.
During the “12-Day War” in June 2025, UAVs accounted for approximately 70% of total flight hours.
The Hermes 650 represents a generational leap in Israel’s unmanned capabilities.
Any U.S.‑led strike would be interpreted in Tehran as an Israeli‑driven initiative.
Military planners believe that degrading Hezbollah’s arsenal and command structure now will reduce the group’s ability to open a northern front should Iran seek to escalate.
The Israeli Navy carried out an extensive weeks-long exercise, mobilizing warships, submarines, commandos, and support units to practice defending Israel’s territorial waters, offshore energy assets, and coastal infrastructure against complex multi-front threats.
This approach is sometimes described by Israeli analysts as ‘the campaign between the wars’.
‘Israel no longer assumes Iran will be deterred by sporadic strikes.’
By taking on the “lower tier” of incoming threats, the laser frees up Iron Dome to focus on the more dangerous ballistic missiles.
Iranian launch capacity has been substantially degraded through a combination of Israeli strikes and intelligence operations.
Chemical warheads require specialized engineering to survive the extreme heat and pressure of ballistic‑missile flight.
U.S. policymakers preferred a quiet southern front, believing that a major Gaza conflict could complicate efforts to isolate Tehran.
Most Israeli and American military commentators believe that the U.S. still plans to strike Iran
American officials reportedly urged caution, warning that a miscalculation could trigger a rapid regional escalation.
In 2025, the Israel Defense Forces reshaped the region’s security reality while refusing to return to the failures of October 7.
