Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command has announced that it successfully targeted a U.S. F-15 fighter jet using its newly developed air defense system, possibly the 'Third Khordad'. This claim, reported by Iranian state media, highlights Iran's assertion of achieving control over its airspace amid escalating hostilities with the U.S. The F-15 was reportedly downed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, marking the first U.S. aircraft loss since the conflict began on February 28. Following the incident, one pilot was rescued, while another is still missing, prompting a search that includes armed local nomads. Iran is offering a bounty of $60,000 for assistance in locating the missing pilot. U.S. officials have stated that their military operations have significantly impacted Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, yet Iran maintains its defensive posture and ability to retaliate.