Iran Shot Down F-15

The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has officially stated that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran.

State television of the Islamic Republic quickly broadcast the news. According to Tehran, the F-15 Lightning II stealth fighter was detected and destroyed by advanced air defense systems of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

A spokesman for the General Staff said the strike was carried out with precision weapons during an American combat mission. Iranian officials called this one of the biggest successes of their air defense in the current conflict.

The United States strongly denied that the aircraft was completely destroyed.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed only an emergency landing of a damaged F-15 at a military base in the Middle East. The Pentagon reported that the pilot survived and remains in stable condition.

American officials admitted the fighter was on a combat mission over Iranian territory and sustained damage, likely from Iranian air defense fire. However, Washington insists no US aircraft was fully shot down.

The F-15 Lightning II is one of the most advanced and expensive fighter jets in the world. Each aircraft costs between 82 and 110 million dollars.

Still, this incident shows that even stealth technology has limits. It cannot guarantee full protection against modern, dense air defense systems.

Experts note that Iran has developed a strong multi-layered air defense network. This includes both foreign and domestically produced systems.

Analysts say the event is a serious blow to the reputation of the F-35 program. It also reduces confidence in the invulnerability of American aviation in the region.

The situation in the Middle East remains highly tense. Any new similar incident could quickly escalate the conflict even further.

The article is based on official statements from both Iranian and US sources. Information continues to be updated.