Iran's IRGC says an Israeli F-16 struck a site in Central Iran, but Tel Aviv disputes any damages
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Saturday that it struck an Israeli F-16 fighter jet flying low and fast in the center of northern Iraq, with one Iranian source stating a pilot was killed during operations near Qasr-e Shirin airport while another claimed two jets were hit by surface-to-air missiles.
Key Points
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1The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have struck an Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran with surface-to-air missiles.
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2Israeli military officials deny that their aircraft was damaged, stating only one plane came under fire during operations without sustaining injuries or structural harm.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran claims to have struck an Israeli F-16 fighter jet over central Iran.
— (Mar 21, 15:07] Irano revoliucinė gvardija teigia atakavusi Izraelio naikintuvą (15min.lt)The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps states that they targeted an Israeli F-16.
— [Mar 21, 14:51] Les Gardiens de la Révolution disent avoir ciblé un F-16 israélien (Bluewin.ch)An Iranian source claims to have shot down a jet over Iran's central region while the Israeli military denies any damage.
— [Mar 21, 14:50] OBOREN IZRAELSKI F-16 IZNAD IRANA: Tel Aviv potvrdio napad (Novosti.rs)The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims it struck an Israeli F-16 over central Iran; the IDF states only one aircraft came under surface-to-air missile fire and insists there was no damage.
— [Mar 21, 14:50] Israeli F-16 hit? IRGC claims jet struck over central Iran; IDF says aircraft not damaged (Timesofindia.indiatimes.com)Iran supports the claim of having shot down an Israeli F-16 while Tel Aviv denies any damage.
— [Mar 21, 13:45] Tensiuni la cote maxime: Iranul susține ca a lovit un avion israelian F-16, i în timp ce Tel Aviu neaga orice dauna (Adevarul.ro)