Iran claims its air defence systems targeted an enemy F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island after intercepting it over southern coastal airspace. State-linked media report the jet was engaged by ground-to-air missiles, though its fate remains unclear. There is no confirmation from US Central Command or Israel. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, where strategic airspace and shipping routes remain highly sensitive. Investigations are ongoing as global attention turns to the potential escalation in one of the world’s most volatile zones.