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Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it shot down a second US F-35 over central Iran

The IRGC says it downed another US F-35 over central Iran while Washington has not confirmed the report; recent US strikes in Alborz reportedly killed at least eight and Iranian authorities claim over 2,000 deaths including senior figures, claims that remain unverified.

Apr 3rd 2026 · Iran

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  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it shot down a second US F-35 over central Iran and that the jet was completely destroyed.
  • The United States has not publicly confirmed the IRGC claim.
  • On March 19 the US acknowledged an F-35 made an emergency landing at a Middle East base after a combat mission in Iran.
  • Local reports say US strikes in Alborz province killed at least eight people, injured 95, and destroyed the B1 bridge.
  • Iranian authorities claim more than 2,000 deaths from the US and Israeli offensive, including senior officials, but those claims are not independently verified.

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