According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officially announced the destruction of a third Israeli F-16 during ongoing hostilities. Iran asserts its defense systems are effectively neutralizing advanced aerial threats.

The Israeli military has strongly refuted these claims, stating that no aircraft were lost. However, officials admitted a jet encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire within Iranian airspace but managed to complete its mission as planned.

Iranian military commanders stated that the United States and Israel are becoming increasingly frustrated by their inability to counter Iran’s strategic strikes. They accused the allied forces of targeting private vessels in the Gulf.

Tehran issued a stern warning, promising severe retaliation if “cowardly attacks” on civilian maritime traffic continue. This follows recent reports by Bloomberg detailing significant losses of American aircraft, including several Reaper drones.