US EditionIran war latest: 2nd US military aircraft downed in war with Iran
One F-15E crew member was rescued and the second remained missing after the downing, while an A-10 pilot ejected and was recovered.
- U.S. officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Thunderbolt were downed in combat against Iran on Friday, with one pilot rescued and a search underway for the second.
- The incident marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, which began nearly five weeks ago, challenging President Donald Trump's recent assertion that the Islamic Republic was "completely decimated."
- Experts suggest a portable, shoulder-fired missile likely hit the fighter jet, reflecting how Iran remains "weak but still lethal." Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell noted that U.S. air operations have seen "tremendous success" overall.
- Iranian strikes on Friday also targeted Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery and a desalination plant, causing "material damage," while Brent crude prices surged to around $109 per barrel.
- American forces have flown more than 13,000 missions throughout the war, as the U.N. Security Council is expected to address the conflict Saturday amid efforts to end Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Two US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Iran shot down two U.S. military planes in separate attacks Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing, in a dramatic escalation since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time U.S. aircraft have been downed in the conflict and came just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the U.S. has “beaten and completely decimated Iran” and was “going to finish the job, and we’re going …
2 US Aircraft Shot Down as War in Iran Escalates. At Least 1 Crew Member is Missing
Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing, in a dramatic escalation since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time US aircraft have been downed in the conflict and came just two days after President Donald Trump said in a national address that the US has “beaten and completely decimated Iran” and was “going to finish the job, and we’re going to fin…
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