Iran claims over 227 US/Israel aircraft destroyed

According to a survey by Iran's Islamic World News, the armed forces of Iran, Iraqi resistance groups, and Hezbollah have destroyed or damaged more than 227 aircraft and cruise missiles belonging to the US, Israel, European, and Arab countries since the start of the conflict. The report breaks down losses by front, including 173 drones, 9 fighter jets, and 16 cruise missiles on the Iran front, plus 6 drones and 5 aircraft on the Iraq and Lebanon fronts. Specific incidents cited include the destruction of a US KC-135 tanker in Iraq on March 12 and multiple Israeli Hermes 450 drones downed by Hezbollah in Lebanon through April. These claims highlight the ongoing intensity of the war and the significant material toll on US and allied forces.