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IRGC Releases Footage
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released footage on Tuesday that it said showed its forces engaging a US F-35 fighter jet and shooting down an MQ-9 drone, as tensions rose following US strikes in southern Iran.
Footage shows an object in the sky followed by a flash, which the IRGC said showed the interception of an F-35. Another flying object is later seen being hit.
The exact date, location and content of the footage could not be independently verified.
In a statement, the IRGC said an F-35 fighter jet was engaged at 3:00 am on May 25, claiming the aircraft detected a missile lock, changed course and left the area. The IRGC also claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 reconnaissance drone on the same night.
US Strike Response
The US military had not commented on the IRGC’s claims at the time of publication. US Central Command said on Monday that American forces had carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats it said were attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz.
The developments came as US President Donald Trump repeated his opposition to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would either reach a ‘good agreement’ with Tehran or deal with the issue ‘another way’.
Ceasefire Talks Continue
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was later confirmed dead, with his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, named as his successor. Tehran responded with attacks on Israel and other targets in the region.
On April 8, Trump announced a temporary ceasefire with Iran to allow negotiations aimed at ending the conflict. Pakistan-mediated talks between the United States and Iran were held in Islamabad on April 11 but ended without a breakthrough.
Hormuz Tensions Remain
Since then, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained restricted, while the US Navy has maintained pressure on Iranian ports and shipping despite the ceasefire.
Iran International TV, via Viory.Video
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