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IDF says Air Force jet was nearly shot down over Iran during war

The Israeli military says one of its Air Force fighter jets was nearly shot down during operations over Iran amid the ongoing war. According to the military, an attempt was made to intercept the aircraft and it came close to being hit.

The military credited the pilot’s alertness and professionalism for preventing the jet from being downed, stating that the mission was ultimately completed successfully. The incident was reviewed, and officials said lessons were learned following the investigation.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-air-force-jet-was-nearly-shot-down-over-iran-during-war/
Source Id: 2026-03-1008748740

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