Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 04 Apr 2026,Saturday International
In a sharp escalation of the ongoing US-Iran conflict, an American F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran, leaving one crew member rescued and another still missing. US forces launched an intense search-and-rescue mission, during which two Black Hawk helicopters were hit by Iranian fire but managed to return with injured personnel. In a related incident, an A-10 warplane was also struck, with its pilot safely recovered after ejecting. Iran has claimed responsibility for the attacks, highlighting its air defence capabilities. The incidents mark a significant setback for US operations as regional tensions continue to rise. (PC: India Today)
