Iran claims downing of U.S. F-35 | 4 April 2026 | The Iranian military has shot down a U.S. F-35 fight jet over its territory, local media outlets, including Tasnim news agency, have claimed. U.S. officials confirmed the loss of an F-15 jet and claimed that one pilot has been rescued. Photos and videos purporting to show the jet’s crash site, including pictures of the debris and an ejected pilot seat have been released. The images show what appears to be a tail fin and other parts of the aircraft with an inscription saying: “U.S. Air Forces in Europe.” According to The Guardian, the jet could be a part of the U.S. Air Force’s 494th Squadron, based at Royal Air Force base in Lakenheath, UK.