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“Iranians are using the most basic tech to take down an aircraft that has the most advanced technology, because our military, defense industry failed that pilot” — Scott Ritter Watch as Ritter explains in detail how Tehran was able to hit the much-lauded U.S. F-35 stealth jet. Can Tehran... show more

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🚨Breaking News… history just changed over Tehran in EPIC AIR BATTLE. Today, March 4, 2026, the sky over Iran witnessed something that had never happened before in the history of modern air combat. An Israeli F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter engaged and destroyed an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130. The aircraft was completely eliminated in an air-to-air engagement over Tehran. This was not a drone strike. Not a missile launched from the ground. Not a proxy operation. This was a manned stealth fighter eliminating another aircraft in the skies over Iran. And it marks a historic milestone. This engagement is now being reported as the first confirmed air-to-air kill ever achieved by the F-35 platform anywhere in the world. Let that sink in for a moment. The most advanced fighter jet ever deployed in combat… designed with stealth geometry, sensor fusion, and battlefield awareness beyond anything that came before it… has now officially recorded its first aerial victory. The Iranian aircraft destroyed was a Yakovlev Yak-130, a Russian-built advanced trainer and light attack jet used by the Iranian Air Force. This also represents something else historically significant. It is the first Israeli manned air-to-air combat engagement in roughly four decades. Forty years. For decades Israeli pilots have dominated the skies through deterrence, technology, and overwhelming air superiority. But today that dominance translated into direct aerial combat once again. The Israel Defense Forces have officially confirmed the engagement. Multiple defense outlets and international military analysts are already reporting the event. This moment will likely be studied in military academies around the world for years to come. The first air-to-air victory of the American F-35 era. A stealth fighter engaging in real combat… and winning. History just unfolded over Tehran. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

🚨Breaking News… history just changed over Tehran in EPIC AIR BATTLE. Today, March 4, 2026, the sky over Iran witnessed something that had never happened before in the history of modern air combat. An Israeli F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter engaged and destroyed an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130. The aircraft was completely eliminated in an air-to-air engagement over Tehran. This was not a drone strike. Not a missile launched from the ground. Not a proxy operation. This was a manned stealth fighter eliminating another aircraft in the skies over Iran. And it marks a historic milestone. This engagement is now being reported as the first confirmed air-to-air kill ever achieved by the F-35 platform anywhere in the world. Let that sink in for a moment. The most advanced fighter jet ever deployed in combat… designed with stealth geometry, sensor fusion, and battlefield awareness beyond anything that came before it… has now officially recorded its first aerial victory. The Iranian aircraft destroyed was a Yakovlev Yak-130, a Russian-built advanced trainer and light attack jet used by the Iranian Air Force. This also represents something else historically significant. It is the first Israeli manned air-to-air combat engagement in roughly four decades. Forty years. For decades Israeli pilots have dominated the skies through deterrence, technology, and overwhelming air superiority. But today that dominance translated into direct aerial combat once again. The Israel Defense Forces have officially confirmed the engagement. Multiple defense outlets and international military analysts are already reporting the event. This moment will likely be studied in military academies around the world for years to come. The first air-to-air victory of the American F-35 era. A stealth fighter engaging in real combat… and winning. History just unfolded over Tehran. #SilentMajoritySpeaks #AStoneGroove

A Gene Robinson

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Russian officials are complaining because twice-convicted pedophile Scott Ritter was “debanked” in the U.S. Margarita Simonyan even referred to Ritter as “one of the most principled and knowledgeable American voices.” Here he is giving a speech to Chechen soldiers:

Russian officials are complaining because twice-convicted pedophile Scott Ritter was “debanked” in the U.S. Margarita Simonyan even referred to Ritter as “one of the most principled and knowledgeable American voices.” Here he is giving a speech to Chechen soldiers:

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🚨 MASSIVE BREAKING: 🇮🇷 Iranian media reports claim the country’s air defense systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed a U.S. AGM-158 JASSM stealth cruise missile — one of Washington’s most advanced long-range precision weapons. Iranian military sources say the interception proves that the era of “untouchable stealth missiles” is over, highlighting the growing capabilities of Iran’s integrated air defense network. The AGM-158 JASSM has long been presented by the U.S. as a highly survivable strike weapon designed to evade radar and penetrate advanced defenses. Tehran says the missile was detected, tracked, and neutralized before reaching its target.

🚨 MASSIVE BREAKING: 🇮🇷 Iranian media reports claim the country’s air defense systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed a U.S. AGM-158 JASSM stealth cruise missile — one of Washington’s most advanced long-range precision weapons. Iranian military sources say the interception proves that the era of “untouchable stealth missiles” is over, highlighting the growing capabilities of Iran’s integrated air defense network. The AGM-158 JASSM has long been presented by the U.S. as a highly survivable strike weapon designed to evade radar and penetrate advanced defenses. Tehran says the missile was detected, tracked, and neutralized before reaching its target.

Iran Info 24

19,999 views • 1 month ago

Iran announces the capture of an American pilot The pilot managed to eject after the aircraft was hit by an air defense system. After that, the Americans began a rescue operation with the help of Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules aircraft. F-35 fighters and MQ-9 drones were also involved in the search operation. The Iranian military captured a US Air Force F-35 fighter pilot, according to the Tasnim news agency. Александр Коц

Iran announces the capture of an American pilot The pilot managed to eject after the aircraft was hit by an air defense system. After that, the Americans began a rescue operation with the help of Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules aircraft. F-35 fighters and MQ-9 drones were also involved in the search operation. The Iranian military captured a US Air Force F-35 fighter pilot, according to the Tasnim news agency. Александр Коц

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🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 Major General Randy Manner reveals that the Chinese HQ-9 system is a "game changer" for Iran, giving them the ability to take down U.S. F-35 stealth fighters. Beijing is now actively arming the Iranian regime with superior air defense technology. Randy believes Trump is taking advantage of the fact that most Americans don't understand how these defensive weapons are shifting the balance of power.

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🚨#BREAKING: emergency officials are on the scene after a United States military f-35 jet has crash and burst into flames 📌#Fresno | #California At this time military officials and emergency crews are currently on scene at Lemoore Naval Air Station in Fresno County, California, following reports that an F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet belonging to either the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps as the crashed happened in a nearby field. Authorities have confirmed that the pilot successfully ejected and was transported to a hospital for evaluation and possible injuries. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire are assisting at the scene as federal investigators prepare to take over the investigation.

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🇺🇸🇮🇷 A U.S. F-35 stealth jet had to make an emergency landing this week. It was hit by suspected Iranian air defense while flying over Iran. Not something you expect with a stealth jet. It landed in the Middle East. The jet landed safely. The pilot is fine. U.S. Central Command says they’re now looking into what happened. Source: OSINTdefender

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319,173 views • 4 months ago

🚨🇮🇷 BREAKING Iranian air defense systems shot down an Israeli F-35 fighter over Tehran while it was conducting airstrikes. Israel is trying to hide it by labeling the aircraft as an Iranian fighter jet. Israel is doing the same thing India does — not recognizing their losses.

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“A decade ago, Mohammed bin Salman was calling the Iranians the new Hitler of the Middle East. Now he's being buddies.” Brandon Weichert says Tehran leveraged the Gulf states' economic vulnerabilities to pressure them without seeking a full-scale military confrontation. “The Iranians figured the Arab states were the most vulnerable.” Full interview on Sanchez Effect.

“A decade ago, Mohammed bin Salman was calling the Iranians the new Hitler of the Middle East. Now he's being buddies.” Brandon Weichert says Tehran leveraged the Gulf states' economic vulnerabilities to pressure them without seeking a full-scale military confrontation. “The Iranians figured the Arab states were the most vulnerable.” Full interview on Sanchez Effect.

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14,720 views • 18 days ago

“We are a nation of compliant sheep, led by a psychopath shepherd into an illegal war of aggression.” — former U.S. Marine intelligence officer. Hundreds of thousands of Iranians filled the streets today, pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Regime change? Looks like a massive failure. Scott Ritter calls Trump’s war on Iran “the most grotesque mismanagement imaginable.” Join the discussion on The Sanchez Effect.

“We are a nation of compliant sheep, led by a psychopath shepherd into an illegal war of aggression.” — former U.S. Marine intelligence officer. Hundreds of thousands of Iranians filled the streets today, pledging allegiance to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Regime change? Looks like a massive failure. Scott Ritter calls Trump’s war on Iran “the most grotesque mismanagement imaginable.” Join the discussion on The Sanchez Effect.

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82,019 views • 4 months ago

🇮🇱🇮🇷 RITTER: “THIS IS A SINGULAR PLAN,” U.S. & ISRAEL FULLY COORDINATED ON IRAN STRIKES Scott Ritter: "The U.S. was deeply involved in this, and provided specific weapon systems designed to achieve specific results. American and Israeli military planners are seated right next to each other. It is a singular plan: Israel has executed it, but at a moment’s notice, the U.S. can seamlessly integrate into the operation. When they launch a strike, we deconflict aircraft and missile flight paths. This is not an improvised war: it’s coordinated down to the detail."

🇮🇱🇮🇷 RITTER: “THIS IS A SINGULAR PLAN,” U.S. & ISRAEL FULLY COORDINATED ON IRAN STRIKES Scott Ritter: "The U.S. was deeply involved in this, and provided specific weapon systems designed to achieve specific results. American and Israeli military planners are seated right next to each other. It is a singular plan: Israel has executed it, but at a moment’s notice, the U.S. can seamlessly integrate into the operation. When they launch a strike, we deconflict aircraft and missile flight paths. This is not an improvised war: it’s coordinated down to the detail."

Mario Nawfal

154,915 views • 1 year ago

Trump is reminding everyone that Saudi Arabia is getting F-35s The sale was announced back in November, but Trump bringing it up now, in the middle of a war where Saudi bases are getting hit nightly, is deliberate timing. The F-35 locks Riyadh into the American weapons ecosystem for decades. Every jet needs American parts, software updates, and maintenance. Saudi Arabia was exploring Chinese military hardware before this deal. That door is effectively closed now. For Iran, the long-term implications are devastating. The Gulf's most powerful military will eventually operate a stealth fighter that can penetrate any air defense Tehran could build. - Mario Nawfal Defence Index

Trump is reminding everyone that Saudi Arabia is getting F-35s The sale was announced back in November, but Trump bringing it up now, in the middle of a war where Saudi bases are getting hit nightly, is deliberate timing. The F-35 locks Riyadh into the American weapons ecosystem for decades. Every jet needs American parts, software updates, and maintenance. Saudi Arabia was exploring Chinese military hardware before this deal. That door is effectively closed now. For Iran, the long-term implications are devastating. The Gulf's most powerful military will eventually operate a stealth fighter that can penetrate any air defense Tehran could build. - Mario Nawfal Defence Index

Imtiaz Mahmood

26,320 views • 3 months ago

Iran has deployed a new air defense system against US aircraft Al Jazeera reports that Iran is using an unknown, high-tech air defense system capable of hitting American F-35s, F-15s and F-18s. According to the IRGC, the system was developed after the "12-day war" and has already been used in practice. The US confirmed the attack and the evacuation of a pilot who required medical assistance. There are also reports of F-18s being hit and reports on F-15s and F-16s. The narrative of a "completely open sky over Iran" has been called into question. According to available information, Iran is capable of striking modern US and Israeli aircraft.

Iran has deployed a new air defense system against US aircraft Al Jazeera reports that Iran is using an unknown, high-tech air defense system capable of hitting American F-35s, F-15s and F-18s. According to the IRGC, the system was developed after the "12-day war" and has already been used in practice. The US confirmed the attack and the evacuation of a pilot who required medical assistance. There are also reports of F-18s being hit and reports on F-15s and F-16s. The narrative of a "completely open sky over Iran" has been called into question. According to available information, Iran is capable of striking modern US and Israeli aircraft.

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158,419 views • 3 months ago

🚨🇺🇸 🇷🇺 THE ENERGY SHIFT: EUROPE’S CRISIS AND CHINA’S TECH Russia’s threat to cut gas exports is leaving Europe in a dire position, while the U.S. fills the void. In this segment, Rick Sanchez discusses how Chinese satellite technology is the secret behind the surprising effectiveness of Iranian missiles. The U.S. and allies are finding that their defense systems aren't as effective as they once believed. The story here is the routing of missiles to evade the most advanced anti-defense systems. Rick Sanchez

🚨🇺🇸 🇷🇺 THE ENERGY SHIFT: EUROPE’S CRISIS AND CHINA’S TECH Russia’s threat to cut gas exports is leaving Europe in a dire position, while the U.S. fills the void. In this segment, Rick Sanchez discusses how Chinese satellite technology is the secret behind the surprising effectiveness of Iranian missiles. The U.S. and allies are finding that their defense systems aren't as effective as they once believed. The story here is the routing of missiles to evade the most advanced anti-defense systems. Rick Sanchez

Mario Nawfal

76,129 views • 4 months ago

🇺🇸🇶🇦 SCOTT RITTER: “AS AN AMERICAN... I CAN'T BE PROUD OF THIS.” Former UN weapons inspector, Scott Ritter: "I can't be proud of literal murder. Green lighting murder. These are negotiators. This is really, really bad to go after the negotiating team in Qatar. We’re talking about 15 Israeli aircraft leaving Israeli airspace. How did they get to Qatar if the U.S. didn’t greenlight it? Apparently, as they approached Qatar, we shut down the Air Defense. We shut it down. Which means they had a free shot in. We were involved in this."

🇺🇸🇶🇦 SCOTT RITTER: “AS AN AMERICAN... I CAN'T BE PROUD OF THIS.” Former UN weapons inspector, Scott Ritter: "I can't be proud of literal murder. Green lighting murder. These are negotiators. This is really, really bad to go after the negotiating team in Qatar. We’re talking about 15 Israeli aircraft leaving Israeli airspace. How did they get to Qatar if the U.S. didn’t greenlight it? Apparently, as they approached Qatar, we shut down the Air Defense. We shut it down. Which means they had a free shot in. We were involved in this."

Mario Nawfal

53,046 views • 10 months ago

🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRGC released footage claiming their "new air defense system" targeted a U.S. F-35 stealth jet over Bandar Abbas, forcing it to flee. Part of the ongoing retaliation narrative after U.S. strikes on IRGC boats and sites in the area. Although the U.S. has not confirmed any hit yet. Source: Geopolitics Watch

🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRGC released footage claiming their "new air defense system" targeted a U.S. F-35 stealth jet over Bandar Abbas, forcing it to flee. Part of the ongoing retaliation narrative after U.S. strikes on IRGC boats and sites in the area. Although the U.S. has not confirmed any hit yet. Source: Geopolitics Watch

Mario Nawfal

77,129 views • 1 month ago

China's military technology isn't what they think it is. Weapons systems that the Chinese regime paraded around the world as so-called "US killers" totally failed in real combat. What happened in Iran is a prime example... the CCP’s air defense systems completely failed there, including the much-touted JY-27 anti-stealth meter-wave radars that CCP leaders claimed could stop even cutting-edge American fighter jets Even the CCP’s air defense missiles and coveted anti-ship missiles were shown to be effectively useless. They were taken out by American stealth attacks, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. All the advanced systems that were touted as tools to fight against the United States—anti-ship missiles that promised to decimate American ships and be impossible to stop, the radar systems that promised to track even the advanced F-22, but failed to detect even one of the 150 aircraft involved in the strikes—it all failed. And much the same happened with Chinese military technology used in Venezuela, where US Special Operations Forces easily captured Maduro. So the weapons believed to put the CCP’s military on par with the United States proved to be nothing more than an illusion. And this carries some huge implications. Because what happened wasn’t just a failure of military technology for the CCP. It was something much deeper. It showed that a key military theory, a "master strategy" for the CCP, failed to materialize. CCP strategists thought the United States was on the decline. They thought it was time for China to rise and take over. And well, they were mistaken. With all this, the world got to see the true stripes of China's paper tiger.

China's military technology isn't what they think it is. Weapons systems that the Chinese regime paraded around the world as so-called "US killers" totally failed in real combat. What happened in Iran is a prime example... the CCP’s air defense systems completely failed there, including the much-touted JY-27 anti-stealth meter-wave radars that CCP leaders claimed could stop even cutting-edge American fighter jets Even the CCP’s air defense missiles and coveted anti-ship missiles were shown to be effectively useless. They were taken out by American stealth attacks, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. All the advanced systems that were touted as tools to fight against the United States—anti-ship missiles that promised to decimate American ships and be impossible to stop, the radar systems that promised to track even the advanced F-22, but failed to detect even one of the 150 aircraft involved in the strikes—it all failed. And much the same happened with Chinese military technology used in Venezuela, where US Special Operations Forces easily captured Maduro. So the weapons believed to put the CCP’s military on par with the United States proved to be nothing more than an illusion. And this carries some huge implications. Because what happened wasn’t just a failure of military technology for the CCP. It was something much deeper. It showed that a key military theory, a "master strategy" for the CCP, failed to materialize. CCP strategists thought the United States was on the decline. They thought it was time for China to rise and take over. And well, they were mistaken. With all this, the world got to see the true stripes of China's paper tiger.

Joshua Philipp

13,328 views • 2 months ago

A UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter has verified that Israel was trying to take out the British Correspondent Steve Sweeney for being boots on the ground and showing exactly what is happening in this War!

A UN Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter has verified that Israel was trying to take out the British Correspondent Steve Sweeney for being boots on the ground and showing exactly what is happening in this War!

Suzie rizzio

49,208 views • 4 months ago