New Delhi, March 26 -- Iranian state-linked broadcaster Press TV released footage claiming that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had successfully targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet.

The video, also shared by the Consulate General of Iran on X, did not specify the location of the alleged strike or provide details about the aircraft's condition or the pilot's fate.

The footage purportedly shows a fighter jet in flight before a sudden flash appears near the aircraft, suggesting a possible mid-air strike.

Moments later, the jet appears to lose stability, leaving behind a visible trail that could indicate damage or loss of control. In subsequent frames, an object is seen separating from the aircraft as it continues on an unstable ...