The drone reportedly retreated only after being confronted by Iranian Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter jets and reconnaissance drones. This event adds to the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

However, these aging jets struggle to match modern next-generation aircraft. Why Iran Still Flies the F-14 Tomcat: A Legacy of American Engineering The star fighter jet in the blockbuster hit Top ...

Thinking back on his experiences during the war, Javad has been bemused at what has been reported about the Iranian Tomcat pilots. “In the 1990s, a number of observers declared the F-14 and AIM ...