Tehran (Quds News Network)-Iran’s air defense has shot down two Israeli fighter jets, according to the defense correspondent of Tasnim News Agency. One of the pilots, a woman, has reportedly been captured by Iranian forces. Israel's military spokesperson in Arabic denied the reports. The downing of the jets comes just hours after Iran launched a large-scale missile retaliation against Israel. The operation involved hundreds of ballistic missiles. Many were seen flying over Amman, Beirut, and Damascus en route to Israeli cities. Videos circulating online show several direct hits on targets in Tel Aviv. Israeli Channel 13 confirmed a fire broke out near the Ministry of Defense in central Tel Aviv, inside the military compound known as HaKirya, located in a densely populated civilian area. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had warned of consequences. “We will not let them escape the great crime they committed,” he said during a speech as the missiles began to fall. “The enemy’s life will be bitter, without a doubt.” Israel’s army has asked civilians not to film or share videos of the impacts, fearing that Iranian forces could use them to improve accuracy in future strikes. This escalation follows Israel’s recent attack on Iranian territory, which marked a serious shift in the regional conflict. Iran’s missile response has drawn global attention and raised fears of a broader war.