Almasirah:The Fall of the F-35: Iran Shatters the Myth of Western Air Supremacy

The Fall of the F-35: Iran Shatters the Myth of Western Air Supremacy

Middle East: The sky is no longer owned by the Americans, Zionists, or the West—a new military deterrence equation has been born, emanating from the heart of Tehran. What happened is not just a passing military news item, nor a fleeting incident on the battlefield.

What occurred was a true earthquake in the science of modern warfare. In the first hours of the battle, Iranian air defenses shot down three F-35 fighter jets belonging to the Zionist air force.

A technical, strategic, and deterrent earthquake—one that turned the equation of air dominance upside down, shattered the mythical aura of the world’s most advanced fighter jet, and redefined the keys of engagement. The ability to down the F-35 has rewritten the rules of aerial sovereignty and broken the backbone of the enemy’s strategic superiority.

The End of Sky Monopoly

The F-35 fighter jet has been presented in American and Israeli military doctrine as the "weapon of absolute aerial superiority." Equipped with stealth technology, electronic warfare capabilities, and deep penetration abilities without detection, it is the product of a joint project led by the U.S. for years, costing over $400 billion, and is considered the symbol of fifth-generation fighters.

The downing of three of them so quickly and at the outset of battle is not just a breach of their supposed superiority—it is a public dismantling of the myth that has been built around them for two decades.

According to cross-referenced intelligence and technical sources, the Iranian radars that detected the three jets are not only advanced—some are still undisclosed and specifically designed to track "stealth" targets. This means the Islamic Republic of Iran has penetrated the multi-layered frequency-shielded domain where the F-35 was supposed to remain invisible.

Observers note that the jets were not detected after entry, but from the moment they approached, tracked within a fully integrated engagement cycle (detection, identification, lock-on, launch, and precise strike). This confirms that it was not a coincidence, but a complete operational achievement, proving that Iran’s air defense system has reached the stage of "smart engagement."

Casualties, Captives, and Missing Crews… A Collapse at the Personnel Level

For decades, the U.S. and the Israeli enemy entity built their combat doctrine on the principle of guaranteed air superiority, believing the skies were under their full control and that no ground adversary could retaliate.

But Iran’s advancements have ended the era of absolute aerial dominance. Among the three downed F-35 crews, there are "dead, captured, and missing"—meaning the loss of these jets also means the direct depletion of elite pilots who trained for decades to operate them.

According to Hebrew reports, F-35s are not flown by ordinary pilots, but by the elite of the elite, making the loss far worse than just financial or material damage. This is the first time the F-35 has stood helpless in an active combat zone, shot down like a fourth-generation jet in a conventional war.

This development, observers say, not only embarrasses U.S. and Western military industries but also shakes the foundations of the strategies Washington and Tel Aviv have relied on for their aerial dominance.

The issue is no longer just about the number of jets, but about timing, precision, and quality. The fact that Iran downed three F-35s within 48 hours marks a turning point in the history of aerial deterrence.

A Practical Announcement: What Was Once 'Unshootable' Is Now Exposed

This event confirms that what was once deemed invincible has now been exposed, that the "stealth" capability has lost its edge, and that those who once roamed the skies unchecked have now become detectable and shootable targets.

While Washington is still planning to develop sixth-generation jets, it seems the East—specifically Tehran—has already begun writing the rules of the next phase of aerial warfare.

Translated by Almasirah English website

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