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U.S. Strikes Iranian Aircraft Amid Combat, Friendly Fire Reported

3/12/2026

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of strikes on Iranian aircraft amid intensified bombardment.
CENTCOM says the Iranian regime is losing air capability and no U.S. fighters have been downed by Iran.
CENTCOM counters Iran's claim of downing an F-15.
CENTCOM also reported a friendly fire incident in which three U.S. F-15E jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat operations.
All aircrew members were recovered.

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of strikes on Iranian aircraft amid intensified bombardment.
CENTCOM says the Iranian regime is losing air capability and no U.S. fighters have been downed by Iran.
CENTCOM counters Iran's claim of downing an F-15.
CENTCOM also reported a friendly fire incident in which three U.S. F-15E jets were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses during combat operations.
All aircrew members were recovered.