Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:49am on 03 Apr 2026,Friday International
Iran has claimed it shot down two US F-35 stealth fighter jets within 24 hours during the ongoing conflict, asserting that advanced air defence systems brought down the aircraft over central Iran. Iranian media suggested the pilots were unlikely to have survived. However, there has been no official confirmation from the United States, and defence analysts have questioned the authenticity of images and evidence released by Iran. Reports also highlight conflicting narratives, including AI tool Grok casting doubt on Tehran’s claims. The incident, if verified, would mark a major escalation in the war and raise concerns about the vulnerability of advanced stealth technology. (PC: X)
