Event Brief
Iran military claims to down second U.S. jet
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: Iran's military reports the downing of a second U.S. jet in the Gulf amid escalating tensions.
WHO: Iran military
WHAT: downed second U.S. jet
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
WHERE: Gulf
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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