Iran claims shooting down another US fighter; Tehran warns against ‘provocative action’ ahead of UN vote on Hormuz

Iran has claimed it has shot down another United States fighter jet amid escalating conflict, with state media reporting the downing of an advanced aircraft over its territory. However, such claims have not been independently verified, and past assertions of similar incidents have often been disputed by US officials.

According to Iranian authorities, the latest incident comes as fighting intensifies across the region, with continued missile and drone exchanges involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Analysts say the claim, regardless of verification, reflects the rising intensity of the air war and Tehran’s effort to signal military capability.

Meanwhile, Iran has warned the United Nations Security Council against what it described as “provocative action” ahead of a planned vote on securing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said any such move could further escalate tensions and complicate the situation.

The proposed UN resolution aims to authorize defensive measures to protect maritime traffic in the Strait, a vital global oil corridor that has been heavily disrupted during the conflict. Diplomats say delays and disagreements over the vote highlight the growing divisions within the international community over how to respond to the crisis.