In a notable escalation of the US-Israel conflict in Iran, Iranian forces have shot down two US military jets in recent days. The incidents involved an F-15 Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog ground attack plane, with three pilots successfully rescued.
The losses suggest that Iranian air defences may not be as degraded as the Trump administration has claimed. The downing of the aircraft puts the US on notice that Iran retains significant defensive capabilities.
Details of the exact locations and circumstances of the shootdowns remain unclear. The incidents mark a significant development in the ongoing hostilities between the US and Iran.
