In another first, the U.K. reported that its Royal Air Force’s F-35B jets had intercepted Iranian drones above Jordan.

This marks the first time an F-35 has ever achieved a confirmed air-to-air takedown.

From advanced jet trainer to light combat aircraft, here’s how the Russian-made Yak-130 was deployed by Iran before being shot down by Israel’s F-35I.

The F-35, which is flown by many countries, had previously only logged missile and drone interceptions until now.

An Israeli Air Force F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer over the ...

The IDF on Wednesday said an Israeli F-35I shot down an Iranian Yak-130 fighter jet over Tehran, making it the stealth jet's ...

The Israel Defense Forces made the announcement after an Iranian YAK-130 jet was shot down over Tehran amid the ongoing war.

The Israeli air force’s F-35I fighter jet downed a manned Iranian Yak-130 multirole jet over Tehran, the Israel Defense ...

An Israel Air Force Adir fighter jet (F-35I) shot down an Iranian YAK-130 fighter jet above Tehran in the world's first-ever downing of a manned fighter jet by an F-35 fighter jet. The IDF ...

This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces announced on social media that ...