Despite their "Top Gun" fame, the United States decommissioned the last of its F-14 Tomcats in 2006. But Iran had them, and kept flying them. Here's why.

Witness the incredible story of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, one of the most iconic fighter jets in history. Curious about what made this jet a symbol of aerial dominance? Learn how this marvel of ...

However, the F-14 has remained a celebrated aircraft, in part because of its spotlight in the "Top Gun" blockbusters.

An Israeli military official said a drone struck two F-14s in Tehran earlier in the week. Iran is the only air force that still flies the Tomcat.

The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the "Top Gun" films and its storied history with the US Navy, is a dying breed. Long since retired by the US military, Iran is the only remaining operator.

The F-14 Tomcat, made famous by the 'Top Gun' films and retired by the US Navy years ago, has continued to live on in Iran, but they're under fire.

Israel’s strike on two grounded F-14s deals a symbolic blow to Iran’s aging air force, further straining its ability to ...

After the United States Navy retired the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in September 2006, efforts were made to destroy spare parts to ensure they wouldn’t help keep Tehran’s aging Tomcats in the fight.

The U.S. sold Iran dozens of its most capable jet—then spent decades chasing the spies and arms dealers smuggling the parts needed to keep it flying.

Some of the fastest fighter jets used by the United States military are the F-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor, F-18 Super Hornet, F-35 ...