Iran Claims Strike on US F-18 Jet, US Denies Downing of Aircraft

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 25 Mar 2026,Wednesday International

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted a US F-18 fighter jet during the ongoing conflict. It shared a video that appears to show a midair strike. The footage shows a flash near the jet and possible damage. It also suggests the pilot may have ejected. Iran did not give details about the location or damage. The US military quickly denied the claim. Central Command said no US aircraft was shot down. There is no independent proof of the video. Similar claims were made earlier by Iran. The US had rejected those too. Tensions between both countries continue to rise in the region.

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