Event Brief
Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, claims Iran
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Iranian media reports the downing of a second US aircraft, with the pilot rescued safely.
WHO: Iranian media
WHAT: Claims of downing a US fighter jet
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 10:47 PM ET
WHERE: Persian Gulf
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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