Iranian commanders have issued their most explicit warning yet to Washington and Tel Aviv, vowing “more surprises” after Tehran’s forces reportedly struck a U.S. F-35 stealth jet during ongoing clashes tied to Operation True Promise 4. As Iran frames the hit as proof its air defenses remain capable and threatens further retaliation against U.S. and Israeli assets, analysts say the incident could reshape perceptions of American air superiority and deepen fears of a wider regional war.
