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A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, with one of two crew members rescued and a search ongoing for the other. The incident marks the first time a US fighter jet has been downed over Iran. US officials confirmed the downing, and search operations are coordinated from bases in Dubai and Jordan.
The United States threatened more strikes on Iranian infrastructure as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, with US intelligence reportedly believing Iran is unlikely to ease its chokehold on the strait soon.
A second US combat plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region within 24 hours, amid heightened tensions and as Iran boosts defenses at key oil ports.
President Trump threatened to strike Iran’s bridges and electric power plants, as the US seeks a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget amid the war.
Over 100 international experts warned that US strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary