Iran Claims to Destroy Israeli F-35 Jets in Missile Operation “True Promise 2”

Iran claims to have destroyed at least three Israeli F-35 jets during the missile operation "True Promise 2" on October 1st, using 200 missiles, including "Imad," "Qadr," "Khaybar Shekan," and "Fatah 1."

Iran has claimed the successful destruction of at least three Israeli F-35 fighter jets during a large-scale missile operation dubbed “True Promise 2,” carried out in two stages on October 1st. According to Iranian sources, the operation involved the launch of 200 missiles, including the “Imad,” “Qadr,” “Khaybar Shekan,” and “Fatah 1” models. They also report that satellite imagery shows damage to Israeli facilities and boast a 90% success rate for the mission.

Israel has yet to confirm the extent of the damage, and independent verification of the Iranian claims remains scarce.

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US Intelligence Documents Leak Insights on Israel’s Military Preparations

In a related development, two highly classified U.S. intelligence documents have reportedly leaked, revealing Israel’s military preparations for a potential retaliatory strike on Iran. According to the New York Times, these documents, originating from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), provide detailed analyses of satellite images showing Israeli military exercises.

The documents, dated October 15 and 16, were circulated on Telegram by pro-Iran accounts. They reveal that Israel’s military preparations may be in response to the escalating tensions following Iran’s missile barrage, which was itself a retaliation for a prior Israeli strike.

With tensions mounting between the two nations, the situation continues to be closely monitored by global observers.

Key Points:

  1. Iran Claims F-35 Destruction:
    Iran claims to have destroyed at least three Israeli F-35 jets during the missile operation “True Promise 2” on October 1st, using 200 missiles, including “Imad,” “Qadr,” “Khaybar Shekan,” and “Fatah 1.”
  2. Operation Success Rate:
    Iranian sources state the operation achieved a 90% success rate, and satellite images reportedly show damage to Israeli facilities. However, these claims have not been independently verified.
  3. Israel’s Silence:
    Israel has not confirmed the extent of the damage, leaving uncertainty around the full impact of the missile strikes.
  4. Leaked U.S. Intelligence Documents:
    Classified U.S. documents, allegedly leaked on Telegram, reveal Israeli military preparations for a potential retaliatory strike on Iran, following the October 1st missile barrage.
  5. Rising Tensions:
    The situation has heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, as both nations continue to prepare for possible further military actions.

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