President Donald Trump openly defied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by dismissing concerns regarding the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, stating, "Nobody tells me what we should be selling". Despite Netanyahu’s warnings that the deal would disrupt the regional balance of power, Trump prioritized U.S. interests, defending Turkey as a key NATO ally.

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West Asia's security landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation following the Iran conflict. Saudi Arabia is advancing its civilian nuclear ambitions, Turkey is seeking to rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program, and regional powers are rapidly reassessing their military strategies and deterrence capabilities. The shifting balance of power has reignited concerns about a possible regional arms race. While Saudi Arabia deepens its strategic ties with the United States and maintains close defense cooperation with Pakistan, Turkey is pushing to regain access to fifth-generation stealth fighters. Meanwhile, Israel continues to maintain one of the region's most advanced militaries under its long-standing policy of nuclear ambiguity.

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Reports suggest the UAE and Qatar have emerged as possible destinations for Russia's S-400 air defence system, as Gulf nations seek stronger missile shields following the Iran–U.S. conflict. The development comes amid speculation that Türkiye could part ways with its S-400 batteries in an effort to revive defence ties with the United States and potentially rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme.

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A major geopolitical breakthrough appears to be on the horizon. Reports are circulating that Turkey has offloaded its controversial Russian-made S-400 missile systems to a Persian Gulf nation—widely speculated to be the UAE or Qatar. This move is being viewed as the final hurdle for Ankara to exit the "S-400 trap," clear the path for the lifting of U.S. CAATSA sanctions, and potentially rejoin the F-35 fighter jet program.


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Canada is reviewing its multi-billion dollar deal to buy F-35 Lightning II jets from the US, with alternatives like Sweden’s Gripen under consideration. At the same time, Israel is ramping up its airpower, approving plans to expand its fleet of F-35 and F-15 jets amid ongoing regional conflicts. The stealth fighter has already been widely used in operations across the Middle East, highlighting its growing strategic importance.


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Chinese people with expertise in technology and some who understand military equipment are creating tutorials to help Iran bring down the United States, according to a report. The reasons are not political, but personal. 

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US Central Command on Sunday (Mar 22) has rejected Iran's claims that it shot down a US F-15 fighter jet amid escalating war that has now entered Day 24. In a post on X, the CENTCOM said that the US has so far flown more than 8,000 combat flights and no US fighter jet has been shot down by Iran. This comes after Iran claimed that it intercepted and targeted a US F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island after it allegedly violated Iranian airspace&nbsp;This also comes almost three days after Iran claimed that it has shot down a fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. Turkey based news agency Anadolu also said that a spokesman of CENTCOM has no comments when asked about the same hours before the X post on Sunday. On March 1, three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in a “friendly fire” incident involving a Kuwaiti F/A-18. All six crew members were ejected safely and were recovered.&nbsp;"US forces have flown more than 8,000 combat flights during Operation Epic Fury. No US fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran," CENTCOM said in a post on X. While it clearly mentioned that the news about F-15 is false, it did not mention F-35 in its post, instead issued a generic statement that “no US fighter aircraft was shot down.”<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260323/image-1774229431330.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-issues-new-warning-of-total-decimation-if-iran-ignores-48-hour-strait-of-hormuz-ultimatum-1774220783475"> 'You’ll find out...': Trump issues new warning of ‘total decimation’ if Iran ignores 48-hour Strait of Hormuz ultimatum</a><h2>What Iran said about F-15 and F-35?</h2>According to a post on X by the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai, an “enemy F-15 fighter jet” entered Iranian airspace, prompting a response from the country’s air defence systems. The incident occurred hours earlier over Iran’s southern coastal region near the strategic Hormuz Island.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hours ago, an enemy F-15 fighter jet violating Iranian airspace over the southern coasts near Hormuz Island was intercepted and targeted by the Army’s air defense system using a surface-to-air missile.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AirDefense?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AirDefense</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hormuz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hormuz</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BreakingNews?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BreakingNews</a> <a href="https://t.co/aZxUzcE3rz">pic.twitter.com/aZxUzcE3rz</a>&mdash; Consulate General of the I.R. Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRANinMumbai/status/2035649924877222141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Public Relations said that “a US F-35 fighter jet was struck and seriously damaged” over central Iran. “The F-35 strategic fighter of the US army was hit and seriously damaged in the central sky of Iran at 2:50 AM today by the IRGC’s advanced modern aerospace defense system. The fate of this fighter is unknown and is under investigation, and the possibility of its crash is high. After the successful hunting of more than 125 US-Israeli aggressor drones by Iran’s defense systems, this successful interception shows effective and targeted changes in the country’s integrated defense systems," the statement read. The following video also circulated on pages affiliated to the Iranian regime.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">IRGC Announcement Regarding the Targeting of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F35</a> Fighter of the US Army Islamic Revolutionary Guards Public Relations: 🔹The F-35 strategic fighter of the US army was hit and seriously damaged in the central sky of Iran at 2:50 AM today by the IRGC’s advanced modern… <a href="https://t.co/8QUGOnMR4R">pic.twitter.com/8QUGOnMR4R</a>&mdash; Iran Consulate - Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) <a href="https://twitter.com/IraninHyderabad/status/2034663255613079695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What CENTCOM said on Thursday?</h2>Earlier on Thursday, Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command, said that the fifth-generation stealth jet was “flying a combat mission over Iran” when it encountered trouble and had to land. Hawkins confirmed the aircraft landed safely and that an investigation is underway. “We are aware of reports that a US F-35 aircraft conducted an emergency landing at a regional US airbase after flying a combat mission over Iran. The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition. This incident is under investigation,” Hawkins said in a statement. &nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.&nbsp;

US Central Command denied Iran’s claims of shooting down F-15 and F-35 jets, stating no US aircraft has been lost despite 8,000+ combat flights. Iran had alleged an F-15 airspace violation near Hormuz and a separate F-35 hit, underscoring rising tensions and misinformation in the war.

US Central Command on Sunday (Mar 22) has rejected Iran's claims that it shot down a US F-15 fighter jet amid escalating war that has now entered Day 24. In a post on X, the CENTCOM said that the US has so far flown more than 8,000 combat flights and no US fighter jet has been shot down by Iran. This comes after Iran claimed that it intercepted and targeted a US F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island after it allegedly violated Iranian airspace This also comes almost three days after Iran claimed that it has shot down a fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. Turkey based news agency Anadolu also said that a spokesman of CENTCOM has no comments when asked about the same hours before the X post on Sunday. On March 1, three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were shot down in a “friendly fire” incident involving a Kuwaiti F/A-18. All six crew members were ejected safely and were recovered. "US forces have flown more than 8,000 combat flights during Operation Epic Fury. No US fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran," CENTCOM said in a post on X. While it clearly mentioned that the news about F-15 is false, it did not mention F-35 in its post, instead issued a generic statement that “no US fighter aircraft was shot down.” Also Read: 'You’ll find out...': Trump issues new warning of ‘total decimation’ if Iran ignores 48-hour Strait of Hormuz ultimatum What Iran said about F-15 and F-35? According to a post on X by the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai, an “enemy F-15 fighter jet” entered Iranian airspace, prompting a response from the country’s air defence systems. The incident occurred hours earlier over Iran’s southern coastal region near the strategic Hormuz Island.

US Central Command denied Iran’s claims of shooting down F-15 and F-35 jets, stating no US aircraft has been lost despite 8,000+ combat flights. Iran had alleged an F-15 airspace violation near Hormuz and a separate F-35 hit, underscoring rising tensions and misinformation in the war.

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After inspiring memes, scorn, ridicule and even a Kerala Tourism marketing campaign, a British &nbsp;F-35 fighter jet that was grounded in the south Indian state for five weeks took off on Tuesday (July 22). The British Royal Navy F-35B &nbsp;left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work. After being declared fit to fly,&nbsp; the jet was moved out of the hangar on Monday.&nbsp; "A UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion on June 14, departed today from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. A UK engineering team, deployed since July 6 completed the repairs and safety checks, allowing the aircraft to resume active service," said a British High Commission spokesperson."The UK remains very grateful for the support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India,” the spokesperson added.<h2>British F-35 jet took off for Australia&nbsp;</h2>The F35 aircraft, known to cost $110 million and equipped with advanced stealth technolog, departed at 10:50 am local time and headed to Darwin, Australia, airport sources told news agency PTI.&nbsp; No official reason was given as to why it was flying to Australia. But the HMS Prince of Wales, the UK Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier to which the F35 belonged, is in the area.HMS Prince of Wales has been conducting joint exercises off the Australia coast.<h2>How F-35 jet made emergency landing in Kerala</h2>The ordeal of the elite fighter jet started on June 14 when it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport following a suspected hydraulic issue while doing maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific. The jet, deployed on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, was doing a routine sortie in the Arabian Sea when bad weather forced it to make the landing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Upon inspection, it was seen that the aircraft had issues with both its hydraulic system and auxiliary power unit. A team arrived from the UK and spend days repairing the plane. Initially, engineers from the aircraft carrier visited the jet and tried to repair it. They were unable to do so. Two weeks ago, the British defence ministry sent a team of 14 engineers to the Kerala airport who eventually made it flight-worthy again.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kerala: The British Navy&#39;s F-35 fighter aircraft, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, takes off from the airport. <a href="https://t.co/RT9vlsL73W">pic.twitter.com/RT9vlsL73W</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1947527533785977165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The British Royal Navy F-35B  left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work.


After inspiring memes, scorn, ridicule and even a Kerala Tourism marketing campaign, a British F-35 fighter jet that was grounded in the south Indian state for five weeks took off on Tuesday (July 22). The British Royal Navy F-35B left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work. After being declared fit to fly, the jet was moved out of the hangar on Monday. "A UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion on June 14, departed today from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. A UK engineering team, deployed since July 6 completed the repairs and safety checks, allowing the aircraft to resume active service," said a British High Commission spokesperson. "The UK remains very grateful for the support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India,” the spokesperson added. British F-35 jet took off for Australia The F35 aircraft, known to cost $110 million and equipped with advanced stealth technolog, departed at 10:50 am local time and headed to Darwin, Australia, airport sources told news agency PTI. No official reason was given as to why it was flying to Australia. But the HMS Prince of Wales, the UK Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier to which the F35 belonged, is in the area. HMS Prince of Wales has been conducting joint exercises off the Australia coast. How F-35 jet made emergency landing in Kerala The ordeal of the elite fighter jet started on June 14 when it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport following a suspected hydraulic issue while doing maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific. The jet, deployed on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, was doing a routine sortie in the Arabian Sea when bad weather forced it to make the landing. Upon inspection, it was seen that the aircraft had issues with both its hydraulic system and auxiliary power unit. A team arrived from the UK and spend days repairing the plane. Initially, engineers from the aircraft carrier visited the jet and tried to repair it. They were unable to do so. Two weeks ago, the British defence ministry sent a team of 14 engineers to the Kerala airport who eventually made it flight-worthy again.

The British Royal Navy F-35B &nbsp;left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work. &nbsp;

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An F-35 from UK, one of the world's most expensive fighter jets, has been stuck at an airport in southern India for the past six days. Amid its continuing presence at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, Indian media reports suggested that its 'stealth code' has been ‘cracked’. And someone put the plane ‘for sale’ on the second-hand goods trading platform OLX. Social media speculation went into overdrive after an animated conversation between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Canada. What's really happening? Here is what we know:<h2>British F-35 in India: What's the current status?</h2>The F35s can operate undetected, having advanced sensors, mission systems, and low-observable technology. The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to the air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The F-35 landed at the airport six days ago. First, it was reported that the multi-million dollar aircraft was there for refuelling. Later, it emerged that it was forced to land due to a technical glitch. Apparently, the aircraft was engaged in some manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific when it faced issues. A report in the Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi said the plane was initially set to return from Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (June 15) after refuelling. But it developed some mechanical snag, and could not leave for the UK.&nbsp; The pilot and others are in the city, under heavy security, said the report.&nbsp;<h2>Whats' the talk of India ‘cracking stealth code’ of F35 all about?</h2>A report in the Indian newspaper The Economic Times, meanwhile, claimed the Indian Air Force had 'identified and detected' the F-35 B, having cracked the 'stealth code'. "The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) identified and cleared the stealth aircraft, showcasing India's ability to track sophisticated, low-observable aircraft," said the report.&nbsp;The IAF did not make any such claims. In an X post on June 15, it had said: “On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed</a>&nbsp;But the Indian newspaper report said this “reveals the IACCS, a network of sensors, radars, and control centres, was able to track and identify the F-35B despite its stealth capabilities. Second, the IAF responded promptly and efficiently, offering all necessary support for the aircraft’s recovery and eventual return to its operations.”<h2>Was F-35 listed on OLX?</h2>Social media posts claimed that someone had put up the jet for sale on OLX. That, obviously, is sarcastic. A fact-check report in the Malayala Manorama newspaper said that the post appeared to be fake, and was not actually found on the official OLX website. It may have been designed to look like an OLX listing, to bring out the irony of its real cost and current inactive status.In the alleged post, the jet was described as driven by a lady doctor. The description said: “Neighbours envy. Automatic parking. Brand new tires. New Battery.”<h2>Did Modi and Starmer discuss F-35 stranding in India?</h2>Amid all the brouhaha, an animated conversation without audio, between Indian PM Modi and UK's Starmer caught the attention of social media watchers. One user claimed the interaction was "animated, a bit agitated, discussing something important."&nbsp; "I feel it (the jet) is waiting for India's permission to take off. We are not letting him", the user added. Those posts, again, are sarcastic.

The F-35B Lightning fighter jet of UK Royal Navy is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

An F-35 from UK, one of the world's most expensive fighter jets, has been stuck at an airport in southern India for the past six days. Amid its continuing presence at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, Indian media reports suggested that its 'stealth code' has been ‘cracked’. And someone put the plane ‘for sale’ on the second-hand goods trading platform OLX. Social media speculation went into overdrive after an animated conversation between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Canada. What's really happening? Here is what we know: British F-35 in India: What's the current status? The F35s can operate undetected, having advanced sensors, mission systems, and low-observable technology. The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to the air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. The F-35 landed at the airport six days ago. First, it was reported that the multi-million dollar aircraft was there for refuelling. Later, it emerged that it was forced to land due to a technical glitch. Apparently, the aircraft was engaged in some manoeuvres in the Indo-Pacific when it faced issues. A report in the Malayalam newspaper Mathrubhumi said the plane was initially set to return from Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday (June 15) after refuelling. But it developed some mechanical snag, and could not leave for the UK. The pilot and others are in the city, under heavy security, said the report. Whats' the talk of India ‘cracking stealth code’ of F35 all about? A report in the Indian newspaper The Economic Times, meanwhile, claimed the Indian Air Force had 'identified and detected' the F-35 B, having cracked the 'stealth code'. "The IAF's Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) identified and cleared the stealth aircraft, showcasing India's ability to track sophisticated, low-observable aircraft," said the report. The IAF did not make any such claims. In an X post on June 15, it had said: “On having declared a diversion off an emergency, the F35B was detected and identified by the IAF's IACCS network and cleared for the recovery.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-to-look-at-us-f-35-proposal-with-an-open-mind-8732147/embed But the Indian newspaper report said this “reveals the IACCS, a network of sensors, radars, and control centres, was able to track and identify the F-35B despite its stealth capabilities. Second, the IAF responded promptly and efficiently, offering all necessary support for the aircraft’s recovery and eventual return to its operations.” Was F-35 listed on OLX? Social media posts claimed that someone had put up the jet for sale on OLX. That, obviously, is sarcastic. A fact-check report in the Malayala Manorama newspaper said that the post appeared to be fake, and was not actually found on the official OLX website. It may have been designed to look like an OLX listing, to bring out the irony of its real cost and current inactive status. In the alleged post, the jet was described as driven by a lady doctor. The description said: “Neighbours envy. Automatic parking. Brand new tires. New Battery.” Did Modi and Starmer discuss F-35 stranding in India? Amid all the brouhaha, an animated conversation without audio, between Indian PM Modi and UK's Starmer caught the attention of social media watchers. One user claimed the interaction was "animated, a bit agitated, discussing something important." "I feel it (the jet) is waiting for India's permission to take off. We are not letting him", the user added. Those posts, again, are sarcastic.

The Royal Navy's F-35B Lightning is a multirole stealth aircraft that took to air from the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales.

F-35 stuck in India: 'Stealth code' talk, ‘OLX listing’, Modi-Starmer memes swirl about UK fighter jet stranded for 6 days

Tensions between Iran and Israel reached new heights on Monday as both sides exchanged fresh fire and made dramatic claims of downed aircraft and destroyed bases, raising concerns of further escalation in the Middle East.<h2>Israeli Air Force claims strike on Tehran base</h2>The Israeli Air Force said it had destroyed two F14 fighter jets stationed at a martial base in Tehran. According to a post on X by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the jets were being prepared to intercept Israeli aircraft operating in Iranian airspace.“Moments ago, an Israeli Air Force plane flying over Tehran’s skies targeted two F14 fighter jets at a martial base in Tehran. These fighter jets were deployed to intercept Israeli Air Force aircraft operating in Iranian airspace,” the post read.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-war-netanyahu-says-us-must-back-israel-or-face-iran-s-wrath-next-1750096841984">'Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York': Netanyahu says US must back Israel or face Iran’s wrath next</a><h2>Iran says Israeli F35 fighter jet shot down</h2>Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that an Israeli F35 fighter jet was shot down near Tabriz. This is not the first time Iran has made such claims. Previous reports by Iranian outlets alleged that three Israeli F35 jets had been downed, with one pilot reportedly killed and two others captured.However, Israel denied the claim outright. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote in Arabic on social media, “Fake Iranian media. This news being spread by Iranian media is completely baseless.”As of now, there has been no independent verification of the Iranian claims, and no visual evidence has been released to support them.<h2>Fighting intensifies amid nuclear site strikes</h2>These new claims come after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June that reportedly hit multiple nuclear and military sites inside Iran, killing four senior commanders, including Major Generals Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami.Since then, the two countries have exchanged strikes for four consecutive days, with each round seemingly more aggressive than the last.<h2>Iranian state TV hit during live broadcast</h2>In a high-profile attack, Israel bombed Iran’s state-run television headquarters while it was live on air. A female anchor was seen fleeing the studio as the blast disrupted the programme. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz defended the strike, saying the target was “the propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime.”Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the action as a “war crime”. Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei called on the UN Security Council to intervene. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran would “pummel” Israel until it halted its attacks, and hinted that former US President Donald Trump could end the violence “with one phone call”.“That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy,” Araghchi said.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that an Israeli F35 fighter jet was shot down near Tabriz. This is not the first time Iran has made such claims.

Tensions between Iran and Israel reached new heights on Monday as both sides exchanged fresh fire and made dramatic claims of downed aircraft and destroyed bases, raising concerns of further escalation in the Middle East. Israeli Air Force claims strike on Tehran base The Israeli Air Force said it had destroyed two F14 fighter jets stationed at a martial base in Tehran. According to a post on X by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the jets were being prepared to intercept Israeli aircraft operating in Iranian airspace. “Moments ago, an Israeli Air Force plane flying over Tehran’s skies targeted two F14 fighter jets at a martial base in Tehran. These fighter jets were deployed to intercept Israeli Air Force aircraft operating in Iranian airspace,” the post read. Also read: 'Today, it’s Tel Aviv. Tomorrow, it’s New York': Netanyahu says US must back Israel or face Iran’s wrath next Iran says Israeli F35 fighter jet shot down Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that an Israeli F35 fighter jet was shot down near Tabriz. This is not the first time Iran has made such claims. Previous reports by Iranian outlets alleged that three Israeli F35 jets had been downed, with one pilot reportedly killed and two others captured. However, Israel denied the claim outright. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote in Arabic on social media, “Fake Iranian media. This news being spread by Iranian media is completely baseless.” As of now, there has been no independent verification of the Iranian claims, and no visual evidence has been released to support them. Fighting intensifies amid nuclear site strikes These new claims come after an Israeli airstrike on 13 June that reportedly hit multiple nuclear and military sites inside Iran, killing four senior commanders, including Major Generals Mohammad Bagheri and Hossein Salami. Since then, the two countries have exchanged strikes for four consecutive days, with each round seemingly more aggressive than the last. Iranian state TV hit during live broadcast In a high-profile attack, Israel bombed Iran’s state-run television headquarters while it was live on air. A female anchor was seen fleeing the studio as the blast disrupted the programme. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz defended the strike, saying the target was “the propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority of the Iranian regime.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the action as a “war crime”. Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei called on the UN Security Council to intervene. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran would “pummel” Israel until it halted its attacks, and hinted that former US President Donald Trump could end the violence “with one phone call”. “That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy,” Araghchi said.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media claimed that an Israeli F35 fighter jet was shot down near Tabriz. This is not the first time Iran has made such claims.

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The U.S. brought its most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to India for the first time this week. It also brought along F-16s, Super Hornets & B-1B bombers. Is US trying to woo India away from Russia with display of F-35s & B-1B bombers at Aero India 2023? Watch here.

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The Pentagon has issued a waiver allowing Lockheed Martin Corp to resume the deliveries of its F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft after it raised objections on using a Chinese-origin alloy.

Last month, the US office suspended deliveries of new F-35s, citing regulations on “speciality metals”. &nbsp;The Defense Contract Management Agency reported the violation to the F-35 program office on August 19.

It found that a magnet in the stealthy fighter's engine was made with unauthorised material from China. The component is supplied by Honeywell International Inc and has been used in the plane since 2003.

As a result, Pentagon paused the delivery of 18 aircraft, Lockheed said in a statement Saturday.

On October 8, William LaPlante, the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer, allowed the delivery of planes after issuing a “national security” waiver.

The waiver will let the Pentagon accept 126 aircraft in current production contracts that run through October 31, 2023.

“Acceptance of the aircraft is necessary for national security interests,” LaPlante said in a statement.

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The Defense Department of the F-35 programme office brushed aside the security risk on using the Chinese alloy and rebutted any technical flaw in using the component.

It has argued that the concern was raised on supply-chain security and asked Honeywell why didn’t they ban the alloy banned when it was detected.

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Meanwhile, Lockheed said that the Chinese magnets won’t be used in future aircraft starting in November, adding that Honeywell has found an “alternative US source” for the alloy.

Notably, this is not the first time that Pentagon has issued a waiver to Honeywall over the use of Chinese magnets in F-35 jets.

Almost a decade ago, the Pentagon granted a waiver to Honeywell to use Chinese magnets in other F-35 components, saying that the programme, which had been riddled with delays and cost overruns, would have been slowed even more otherwise.

The US law and Pentagon regulations bar the use of “speciality metals” or alloys made in China, Iran, North Korea or Russia.

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The Pentagon has issued a waiver allowing Lockheed Martin Corp to resume the deliveries of its F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft after it raised objections on using a Chinese-origin alloy.

The Pentagon has issued a waiver allowing Lockheed Martin Corp to resume the deliveries of its F-35 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft after it raised objections on using a Chinese-origin alloy. Last month, the US office suspended deliveries of new F-35s, citing regulations on “speciality metals”. The Defense Contract Management Agency reported the violation to the F-35 program office on August 19. It found that a magnet in the stealthy fighter's engine was made with unauthorised material from China. The component is supplied by Honeywell International Inc and has been used in the plane since 2003. As a result, Pentagon paused the delivery of 18 aircraft, Lockheed said in a statement Saturday. On October 8, William LaPlante, the Pentagon's chief weapons buyer, allowed the delivery of planes after issuing a “national security” waiver. The waiver will let the Pentagon accept 126 aircraft in current production contracts that run through October 31, 2023. “Acceptance of the aircraft is necessary for national security interests,” LaPlante said in a statement. Also read | Putin blames Ukraine for Crimea bridge blast, calls it 'terrorist act' The Defense Department of the F-35 programme office brushed aside the security risk on using the Chinese alloy and rebutted any technical flaw in using the component. It has argued that the concern was raised on supply-chain security and asked Honeywell why didn’t they ban the alloy banned when it was detected. Also read | Trump says 'World War III' is a possibility because of 'stupid people' Meanwhile, Lockheed said that the Chinese magnets won’t be used in future aircraft starting in November, adding that Honeywell has found an “alternative US source” for the alloy. Notably, this is not the first time that Pentagon has issued a waiver to Honeywall over the use of Chinese magnets in F-35 jets. Almost a decade ago, the Pentagon granted a waiver to Honeywell to use Chinese magnets in other F-35 components, saying that the programme, which had been riddled with delays and cost overruns, would have been slowed even more otherwise. The US law and Pentagon regulations bar the use of “speciality metals” or alloys made in China, Iran, North Korea or Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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How sale of F-35s can boost UAE's military capabilities

The skies above the Middle East appear poised to host one of the world's most advanced aircraft.&nbsp;The F-35 fighter jets are said to be the most dominant aircraft ever built.&nbsp;

With a speed of Mach 1.6, these jets have the capability of jamming radars and disrupting attacks.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/they-would-like-to-buy-f-35s-after-peace-accord-with-israel-trump-puts-fighter-jets-under-review-for-uae-321934">'They would like to buy F-35s': After peace accord with Israel, Trump puts fighter jets 'under review' for UAE</a>

The Trump administration is considering the sale of F-35 to the UAE, Washington's reward to the Kingdom for normalising relations with Israel.&nbsp;

"So, yeah, they'd (UAE) like to buy F-35s. We'll see what happens. It's under review," US President Donald Trump said.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peace-must-be-achieved-with-palestinians-then-all-things-possible-saudi-arabia-on-israel-321749">Peace must be achieved with Palestinians, then all things possible: Saudi Arabia on Israel</a>

The deal is "under review" for now but has triggered a diplomatic row already.&nbsp;Israeli media first reported the&nbsp;story and the developments so far indicate&nbsp;that Israel is not happy.&nbsp;

They has&nbsp;called it a "secret clause" which was part of the diplomatic agreement between Israel and the Emirates."&nbsp;

However, the Israeli government has rubbished the report as "fake news".&nbsp;So far, the F-35s have only been offered to US's NATO allies and three other close partners, Japan, Israel and South Korea.&nbsp;

Therefore, for Israel, this stealth fighter has been a potent tool for maintaining military supremacy in West Asia.&nbsp;

The country has always been against providing such military capability to its neighbours since&nbsp;for Israel today's Arab friend could become&nbsp;tomorrow's enemy.&nbsp;

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Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has expressed his government's disappointment in clear words.&nbsp;

"I'm telling you that we must not take any security risks. At the same time I repeatedly tell you that we should promote this agreement. I will speak to the Emirates' defence minister, just as (Israeli Foreign Minister) Gabi (Ashkenazi) spoke to the Emirates' foreign minister. We will support this governmental effort and will verify, and verify well, that our security interests are maintained. It is possible to sign a peace agreement while showing security responsibility, (or even) not just "possible" - we must sign a peace agreement while showing security responsibility," Gantz said.&nbsp;

It's less than a week since the historic peace deal between Israel and UAE was signed and it seems that the agreement has already hit its first roadblock.&nbsp;

Now, Washington has to decide whether it is willing to undercut Israel's military edge it once vowed to uphold.&nbsp;

The skies above the Middle East appear poised to host one of the world's most advanced aircraft. The F-35 fighter jets are said to be the most dominant aircraft ever built.

The skies above the Middle East appear poised to host one of the world's most advanced aircraft. The F-35 fighter jets are said to be the most dominant aircraft ever built. With a speed of Mach 1.6, these jets have the capability of jamming radars and disrupting attacks. Also read | 'They would like to buy F-35s': After peace accord with Israel, Trump puts fighter jets 'under review' for UAE The Trump administration is considering the sale of F-35 to the UAE, Washington's reward to the Kingdom for normalising relations with Israel. "So, yeah, they'd (UAE) like to buy F-35s. We'll see what happens. It's under review," US President Donald Trump said. Also read | Peace must be achieved with Palestinians, then all things possible: Saudi Arabia on Israel The deal is "under review" for now but has triggered a diplomatic row already. Israeli media first reported the story and the developments so far indicate that Israel is not happy. They has called it a "secret clause" which was part of the diplomatic agreement between Israel and the Emirates." However, the Israeli government has rubbished the report as "fake news". So far, the F-35s have only been offered to US's NATO allies and three other close partners, Japan, Israel and South Korea. Therefore, for Israel, this stealth fighter has been a potent tool for maintaining military supremacy in West Asia. The country has always been against providing such military capability to its neighbours since for Israel today's Arab friend could become tomorrow's enemy. × Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz has expressed his government's disappointment in clear words. "I'm telling you that we must not take any security risks. At the same time I repeatedly tell you that we should promote this agreement. I will speak to the Emirates' defence minister, just as (Israeli Foreign Minister) Gabi (Ashkenazi) spoke to the Emirates' foreign minister. We will support this governmental effort and will verify, and verify well, that our security interests are maintained. It is possible to sign a peace agreement while showing security responsibility, (or even) not just "possible" - we must sign a peace agreement while showing security responsibility," Gantz said. It's less than a week since the historic peace deal between Israel and UAE was signed and it seems that the agreement has already hit its first roadblock. Now, Washington has to decide whether it is willing to undercut Israel's military edge it once vowed to uphold.

Why sale of F-35s to UAE threatens Israel peace agreement

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