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01:30And struck a key American missile defense system in Saudi Arabia.
01:34Iran is not just claiming big success, but showing proofs in terms of images.
01:41If confirmed, this could mark a turning point in modern warfare narratives.
01:47According to Iranian claims, the F-35, one of the most advanced stealth jets in the U.S. arsenal, was
01:55shot down using a new indigenous air defense system.
01:58Not just any aircraft, but a fifth-generation stealth fighter designed to be nearly untouchable.
02:07Reports suggest a massive explosion on impact and little chance of pilot ejection.
02:13That means not just loss of the aircraft, but minimal recovery of sensitive technology.
02:21This would be the second such loss linked to assets from the Lakenheath Squadron.
02:27And that raises serious questions.
02:30Is stealth dominance no longer guaranteed?
02:34From a military standpoint, this could validate Iran's investment in homegrown air defense systems.
02:41For years, the F-35 has been marketed as nearly invincible in high-threat environments.
02:47But a confirmed shoot-down, especially a second one, could challenge that perception in real combat conditions.
02:56The impact is not just military, it is economic.
03:00The F-35 program depends heavily on global buyers.
03:04Now, allies may rethink purchases, delay orders, or demand tougher negotiations.
03:11At the same time, another critical strike is drawing attention.
03:15Iran claims damage to the TH-80 system's ANTPY-2 radar at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
03:25This radar is the backbone of missile defense, responsible for detecting and tracking threats at long range.
03:33Satellite imagery reportedly shows burn marks and structural damage.
03:38If true, this creates gaps in missile defense coverage, forcing urgent redeployment or repairs under pressure.
03:46Taken together, these developments signal something bigger.
03:51Iran demonstrating it can hit, both in the air and on the ground.
03:56High-value U.S. systems, once seen as untouchable, now vulnerable.
04:01For the United States, this is a stark reminder.
04:06Technological superiority alone does not guarantee immunity.
04:10And for the region, the balance of power may be shifting faster than expected.
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