15.03.2026 21:20
Israel announced that it will use F-35I fighter jets, which are only in its inventory, for attacks against Iran for the first time. As the planes set off, the Israeli army released images. These aircraft are known to be F-35s with Israel's own software added.
The Israeli Air Force released images of F-35I fighter jets en route to conduct airstrikes on Iran.
ISRAEL WILL STRIKE IRAN WITH F-35s
A critical threshold has been crossed in the tension between Israel and Iran. The Israeli army shared images of F-35I "Adir" fighter jets taking off to carry out operations against targets in Iran. These aircraft, equipped with advanced radar invisibility technology, are reported to have taken off to target strategic points in the region.
In the statement made, it was emphasized that the operation aims to restrict Iran's military capacity, and it was confirmed that the F-35I jets play an active role in this mission. The images shared on social media and official channels captured moments of fully armed aircraft taking off in succession from their bases.
F-35I FIGHTER JETS
The F-35I fighter jets, referred to as "Adir" (Majestic) by Israel, are the only special variant that allows the integration of Israel's own software and hardware systems, differing from the standard F-35A model. These aircraft are equipped with locally produced electronic warfare packages developed by Elbit Systems, specifically designed to neutralize advanced air defense systems in the region (such as S-300 and S-400), and have a "plug-and-play" architecture capable of carrying Israeli-made munitions (such as Spice and Python-5). Additionally, thanks to special fuel tanks that can be integrated into the fuselage, these jets can reach distant targets like Iran without the need for in-flight refueling, serving not only as a fighter jet but also as an advanced "flying command center" and sensor network that transmits real-time data to other friendly platforms.
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
While negotiations continue between the Tehran and Washington administrations, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28. Iran responded with attacks on designated targets in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks exceeded 1,348, with the number of injured surpassing 17,000.