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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16pm on 12 Apr 2026,Sunday International
Iran has claimed that several unidentified “flying objects” were struck during a high-risk US operation to rescue a downed pilot, with at least five people killed. The incident occurred during a complex American mission inside Iranian territory following the shooting down of a US F-15 fighter jet. Tehran alleged that multiple US aircraft were destroyed in the operation, while US officials maintain some equipment was deliberately destroyed to prevent capture. The rescue mission, involving numerous aircraft and special forces, successfully retrieved the stranded airman but further intensified tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. (PC: NDTV)
