Event Brief
Iran uses new air defense system against US fighter jet
Filed: Apr 04, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
Summary: 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 04, 2026 at 8:48 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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