•Iran's IRGC claims to have targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar with an advanced air defense system, releasing a video as evidence.
•US Central Command (CENTCOM) refutes Iran's claim, stating no US aircraft have been shot down and labeling the assertion as misinformation.
•Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari claims all American bases in the region are eliminated and urges civilians to report US personnel.
•The competing claims emerge amidst heightened military confrontation in West Asia, with ongoing aerial attacks, missile launches, and drone strikes.
•Diplomatic signals indicate Iran is reviewing a US peace proposal but is not ready for direct negotiations, while Trump suggests Iran wants a deal.
