Iran uses new air defense system against US fighter jet

By The BriefBrief

Iran's military command announced the use of a new air defense system to target a US fighter jet on Friday.

WHO: Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command

WHAT: used a new air defense system to strike down a US fighter jet

WHEN: Apr 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: No specific cause was reported.

How this story developed (showing 25 of 25 earlier reports)

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Iranian Media Claims 95% of US Assets Damaged · Apr 8, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
US reportedly strikes Iran's Kharg Island · Apr 7, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
US strikes over 13,000 targets in Iran · Apr 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
15 Americans Wounded in Iranian Drone Strike · Apr 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM ET
Iranian TV Displays ID Documents from Destroyed US Planes · Apr 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Iran Revolutionary Guards Target US and Israeli Ships · Apr 6, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
IRGC: Hormuz Will Not Return to Former State for US, Israel · Apr 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
US-Israeli air strike hits airport in southwestern Iran · Apr 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
IRGC Claims Responsibility for Gulf Attacks · Apr 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
US to Utilize Stealth Missile Arsenal Amid Iran Strikes · Apr 5, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
IRGC Claims Destruction of US Aircraft in Isfahan · Apr 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Iran warns of 'big surprise' for US, Israel · Apr 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Iran Targets Israeli Power Stations, Report Reveals · Apr 4, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Second US Combat Plane Struck on Friday, Iran Says · Apr 4, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran reveals new air defense system downed US jet · Apr 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
US Military Aircraft Shot Down in Iran War · Apr 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
IRGC Attacks Israel-Linked Vessel in Hormuz Strait · Apr 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Female Pilots Comment on U.S. Jet Downed in Iran · Apr 4, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
US-Israeli attacks continue across Iran overnight · Apr 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Urgent search for missing US service member in Iran · Apr 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
Iran reports casualties from US-Israeli strikes · Apr 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
US reports downed jet, helicopter hit during search mission · Apr 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
US fighter jet shot down in Iran, reports say · Apr 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Second US combat plane crashes near Strait of Hormuz · Apr 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET

Sources (1): Middle East Eye

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