The student, identified as Himabindu, had been raising the cat with great affection for the past two years. The pet cat recently died, which left her deeply upset, police said.

If confirmed, the episode would mark the first instance of Iran striking a US aircraft since the conflict began in February. The F-35, one of the most advanced fighter jets in service, carries a price tag of over $100 million.

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