Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47pm on 31 May 2026,Sunday International
US F-15 fighter jet that crashed in southwest Iran in April may have been shot down by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile, according to a new report. US officials are investigating the incident, which could be the first time in decades that a US fighter jet was downed by enemy fire. The two crew members safely ejected before the crash. One was rescued within hours, while the other was found after hiding in the mountains for nearly two days. The report also claims China may have provided Iran with military equipment. China has denied sending weapons, and investigations are ongoing. (PC: Getty Images)
