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Chances of US-Iran deal 'very small,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

An American source told the Post that “the strikes are continuing as planned," and Israeli officials also said there has been no change in coordination with the US military or in operational plans.

An illustration of US-Iranian negotiatons.
An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

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Greece greenlights €3 billion Israeli missile and drone defense system

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

Israeli F-35s prove total air superiority over Iran, QME is vindicated - opinion


US hopes F-35s, ships will deter Iran in Gulf region as Iran threats grow - analysis

The US has sent the amphibious warship USS Bataan to the region as well as part of the force deployment necessary to deter Iran.

 AN F-35 jet.

F-35s, F-16s, more ships: The US keeps bolstering Middle East military - analysis

There is no shortage of US Air Force assets and other weapons within the CENTCOM area. However, the decision to keep releasing details on these deployments is clear messaging to Iran and Russia.

 A F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 launches from the deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex as part of the F-35B's first combat strike, against a Taliban target in Afghanistan, September 27, 2018.

Israel greenlights purchase of new F-35 squadron from US

The Israeli Defense Ministry noted that the total value of the deal to buy 25 F-35 aircraft is approximately $3 billion, financed by US aid funds.

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

Can Israel's new defense tech help its security and diplomacy?

DEFENSE AFFAIRS: Can developing better defenses and weapons deter Israel's enemies from gambling on attacking the Jewish state?

 A LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35 stealth jet performs a flying display at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport this week.

What’s it like to fly an F-35 fighter jet? Test pilot answers questions

The F-35 is the fifth-generation aircraft considered the best in the world and is the tip of the spear for both the US and Israel.

 AN F-35 jet.

As F-35 deals move forward in US, where does Israel stand? - analysis

According to the prior contract, Israel is due to receive another 14 in coming years, with about six more aircraft arriving each year.

 IAF 'Adir' F-35 fighter jets seen escorting US B-52 bombers on November 10, 2022

Israel’s ‘Top Gun’: The US-Israeli aircraft that can take down Iran

Top Israeli officials have all made direct threats against Iran. US-Israeli F-35 aircraft drills have helped make this option a possibility.

 PREPARING FOR a joint mission? US and Israeli fighter jets participate in the Juniper Oak drill over the Negev in January.

US barring Israeli pilots with foreign passports from F-35 aircraft - report

This move by the US stems from an increasingly expanding focus on information security and safeguarding US interests.

An F-35i Adir jet in Nevatim base, southeast of Beersheba

Signal to Iran? Israel, US air forces conduct joint drills

Israel's F-35 fighter jets and six F-15s from the US Air Forces Central Command took part in multi-day joint drills in souther Israel on Wednesday.

Israel Air Force drills with foreign forces in the "Blue Drill" exercise in October 2021.

Eleven F-35 fighters grounded after US crash

The F-35 is one of the IDF’s key components to its stealth attacks against enemy advanced weapons in a variety of countries.

 An Israeli F35 aircraft is seen on the runway during "Blue Flag", an aerial exercise hosted by Israel