India, March 4 -- In a major development in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that an Israeli F-35I fighter jet successfully shot down an Iranian Yak-130 during an aerial battle. The announcement, made Wednesday morning, marks the first time in history that an F-35 has destroyed a manned enemy aircraft in combat.

The incident signals a significant escalation in direct air combat between the two regional powers. Iranian authorities have not yet officially confirmed the loss.

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