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		<title>Iran Claims Downing of Second US F‑35 Fighter Jet Amid Rising Middle East Tensions</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bhupendra Singh Sonwal]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran claimed to have shot down a second US F‑35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that their advanced air defense systems successfully targeted and destroyed the aircraft, making pilot survival highly unlikely. Images purportedly showing the wreckage of the jet [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Iran claimed to have shot down a second <strong>US F‑35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet</strong>. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that their advanced air defense systems successfully targeted and destroyed the aircraft, making pilot survival highly unlikely.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Images purportedly showing the wreckage of the jet have been circulated by Iranian media, though the claim has not yet been confirmed by the United States. Analysts suggest that such assertions are often part of strategic messaging in regions of high tension, making independent verification essential.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This incident comes amid ongoing military confrontations and rising geopolitical tensions. Iran has previously conducted missile strikes on Israeli and Gulf targets, raising concerns about regional stability. Military experts note that if the claim proves true, it represents a significant blow to one of the world’s most advanced and expensive fighter jets.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another enemy F-35 hit and downed by our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indigenous?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indigenous</a> defence systems.<br><br>Iran is a force to be reckoned with.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F35?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F35</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/War?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#War</a> <a href="https://t.co/q1DhkTXrm3">pic.twitter.com/q1DhkTXrm3</a></p>&mdash; Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) <a href="https://twitter.com/IRANinMumbai/status/2039937362353123342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Spokesman of Iran&#39;s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters:<br><br>🔺 A second US fifth-generation F-35 was struck and downed over central Iran.<br><br>🔺 Given the massive explosion on impact and during the crash, the pilot is unlikely to have ejected. <a href="https://t.co/8TX4jsbebw">pic.twitter.com/8TX4jsbebw</a></p>&mdash; Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehrnewsCom/status/2039933831248252948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Political analysts emphasize that this development is more than just a military encounter; it conveys a message regarding <strong>power dynamics and strategic signaling</strong> in the Middle East. Global security observers are closely monitoring the situation, as any escalation could affect international diplomacy and military preparedness.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ongoing US‑Iran tensions highlight the fragility of peace in the region, and countries worldwide are paying close attention to ensure such incidents do not spiral into wider conflict.</p>



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		<title>Pakistan guaranteed support to Iran against Israel: Mahmoud Rezaei&#8217;s statement</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jitendra Meena]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 02:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Iran Israel War : Mahmoud Rezaei, a member of Iran&#8217;s National Security Council (INSC), recently disclosed that Pakistan has assured Iran that if Israel launches a nuclear attack on Tehran, Pakistan will retaliate with a nuclear strike on Israel. Rezaei also reiterated that Pakistan has given Iran this assurance — if Israel attacks Tehran with [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Iran Israel War </strong>: Mahmoud Rezaei, a member of Iran&#8217;s National Security Council (INSC), recently disclosed that Pakistan has assured Iran that if Israel launches a nuclear attack on Tehran, Pakistan will retaliate with a nuclear strike on Israel. Rezaei also reiterated that Pakistan has given Iran this assurance — if Israel attacks Tehran with a nuclear weapon, Pakistan will respond with a nuclear attack on Israel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Rezaei emphasized this assurance again, stating that Pakistan has pledged to Iran that in the event of a nuclear strike on Tehran by Israel, Pakistan will retaliate in kind against Israel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Earlier, tensions had escalated between Pakistan and Iran along the border when Iran launched missile strikes against Baloch insurgent groups based in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. In response, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Baloch insurgent bases located in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province. Following this clash, both countries reached mutual agreements to de-escalate tensions along the border.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, despite efforts to reduce border tensions, Pakistan has assured Iran that if Israel carries out a nuclear attack on Tehran, it will respond with a nuclear strike on Israel.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This statement could be a matter of concern for the international community, as it may negatively impact regional stability. Experts believe that such statements could further increase regional tensions, posing a serious threat to global peace and security.The international community should take this situation seriously and encourage dialogue and cooperation between Pakistan and Iran to ensure regional stability and peace.</p>
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