As tensions in the Middle East reach a breaking point, Iran has dealt successive blows to the US.
According to reports in Iranian and US media, it was reported that two different fighter jets and two helicopters were downed within the same day.
F-15 DOWNED; ONE PILOT FOUND, SEARCH CONTINUES FOR THE OTHER
During the day, Iranian sources reported that a US Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet was shot down in Iranian airspace.
While the US side confirmed that the incident took place, the country's press wrote that one of the two pilots on the plane had been found, and search efforts for the other pilot were ongoing.
SECOND PLANE ALSO DOWNED IN HORMUZ
Meanwhile, a second incident occurred on what has been a nightmarish day for the US.
According to The New York Times, a US A-10 Warthog fighter jet crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
It was reported that the pilot, who was the only person on board, was rescued safely.
TWO HELICOPTERS ALSO DOWNED
On the other hand, allegations have been made that two US helicopters in the region were also hit by Iran.
US-based NBC News announced that 2 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were hit during search-and-rescue operations to locate the pilots of the US F-15E fighter jet downed in Iranian skies.
US-based NBC News announced that 2 US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were hit in Iran. In the report, which cited unnamed US officials, it was noted that the helicopters were involved in search-and-rescue operations to locate the pilots of the US F-15E fighter jet downed in Iranian skies. It was reported that the helicopters were hit during the mission but that the soldiers on board were in good condition. No details were shared regarding exactly where the helicopters were hit or the damage sustained by the vehicles.
News Source: 12punto
