Amid reports of Qatar submitting&nbsp;a request to the Trump administration to buy the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-sale-of-f-35s-to-uae-threatens-israel-peace-agreement-322003">F-35 fighter</a> jets, Israeli intelligence minister Eli Cohen said his country will oppose the US sale of the fighter jets.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-uae-eye-december-goal-to-agree-on-f-35-deal-sources-329434">Also Read |&nbsp;US and UAE eye December goal to agree on F-35 deal: Sources</a>

The &nbsp;F-35 fighter jets give the Israeli Air Force an edge over its opposition in the Middle East. The latest development comes amid reports of US government agreeing to consider giving the super fighters to the United Arab Emirates.

US President Donald Trump had said earlier that he had "personally no problem" in selling the fighter jets to UAE after it established diplomatic relations with Israel.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House advisor had earlier visited UAE's airbase where the US stations the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-sell-105-f-35-stealth-fighters-to-japan-312123">F-35</a> stealth fighter jets.

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper had earlier said the US would ensure Israel military superiority in the Middle East, amid reports of US sale of F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates.

"A cornerstone of our defence relationship is preserving Israel's qualitative military edge in the region," Esper said, adding," The United States is committed to that, and the Department of Defense is committed to that imperative. We will continue to support the longstanding US policy to maintain Israel's security."

Israel has also opposed the sale of F-35 fighters to Jordan and Egypt which recognise Israel.

The United States is committed to maintaining &nbsp;"qualitative military edge" (QME) of Israel in the Middle East under US legislation.

Amid reports of Qatar submitting a request to the Trump administration to buy the F-35 fighter jets, Israeli intelligence minister Eli Cohen said his country will oppose the US sale of the fighter jets.

Amid reports of Qatar submitting a request to the Trump administration to buy the F-35 fighter jets, Israeli intelligence minister Eli Cohen said his country will oppose the US sale of the fighter jets. Also Read | US and UAE eye December goal to agree on F-35 deal: Sources The F-35 fighter jets give the Israeli Air Force an edge over its opposition in the Middle East. The latest development comes amid reports of US government agreeing to consider giving the super fighters to the United Arab Emirates. US President Donald Trump had said earlier that he had "personally no problem" in selling the fighter jets to UAE after it established diplomatic relations with Israel. Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and White House advisor had earlier visited UAE's airbase where the US stations the F-35 stealth fighter jets. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper had earlier said the US would ensure Israel military superiority in the Middle East, amid reports of US sale of F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates. "A cornerstone of our defence relationship is preserving Israel's qualitative military edge in the region," Esper said, adding," The United States is committed to that, and the Department of Defense is committed to that imperative. We will continue to support the longstanding US policy to maintain Israel's security." Israel has also opposed the sale of F-35 fighters to Jordan and Egypt which recognise Israel. The United States is committed to maintaining "qualitative military edge" (QME) of Israel in the Middle East under US legislation.

Israel to oppose US F-35 fighter jet sale to Qatar

Russia's acting foreign minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-ties-with-new-delhi-second-to-none-russian-envoy-to-india-273759">Sergei Lavrov</a>&nbsp;has made shocking revelations on the downing of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-to-lead-prayers-amid-outrage-over-ukrainian-plane-crash-274821">Ukranian passenger plane</a> by Iran which has brought a twist to the whole narrative.

Lavrov has said that at least six F-35 US aircraft were in the air right after the US attack on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eleven-us-troops-injured-in-january-8-iran-missile-attack-in-iraq-274776">Qasem Soleimani</a>. He claimed that the F-35 jets were spotted on the Iranian border after its response attack on America's military bases.

However, the information is yet to be verified.

"We have information that after the attack (on Qasem Soleimani), Iranians were anticipating another US Strike. They did not know of what kind. But there were at least six F-35 jets in air near the Iran border. This information still has to be double-checked. But I'd like to underline the edginess that always accompanies such situations."

This sensational disclosure has raised many questions such as are Iran's claims of misidentifying the plane as a cruise missile true?

Was the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmar-china-ink-deals-to-accelerate-belt-and-road-as-xi-courts-an-isolated-suu-kyi-275025">United States</a> planning a counter-strike on Iran shortly after an attack on its bases?

While Iran’s military has blamed human error for the downing of the Ukrainian plane that killed 176 passengers.

However, &nbsp;videos that have surfaced show the plane’s flight path and suggest otherwise.&nbsp;

Russia's acting foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has made shocking revelations on the downing of the Ukranian passenger plane by Iran which has brought a twist to the whole narrative.

Russia's acting foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has made shocking revelations on the downing of the Ukranian passenger plane by Iran which has brought a twist to the whole narrative. Lavrov has said that at least six F-35 US aircraft were in the air right after the US attack on Qasem Soleimani. He claimed that the F-35 jets were spotted on the Iranian border after its response attack on America's military bases. However, the information is yet to be verified. "We have information that after the attack (on Qasem Soleimani), Iranians were anticipating another US Strike. They did not know of what kind. But there were at least six F-35 jets in air near the Iran border. This information still has to be double-checked. But I'd like to underline the edginess that always accompanies such situations." This sensational disclosure has raised many questions such as are Iran's claims of misidentifying the plane as a cruise missile true? Was the United States planning a counter-strike on Iran shortly after an attack on its bases? While Iran’s military has blamed human error for the downing of the Ukrainian plane that killed 176 passengers. However, videos that have surfaced show the plane’s flight path and suggest otherwise.

Russia: Iran shot down Ukranian passenger plane after US jets were seen at its borders

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Israel to oppose US F-35 fighter jet sale to Qatar

Russia: Iran shot down Ukranian passenger plane after US jets were seen at its borders