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Iran Defends Airspace, Challenges Trump's Military Claims

4/4/2026

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Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's military was annihilated after Iran shot down two U.S. aircraft.
The downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle demonstrates Iran's ability to defend its airspace, challenging the White House's narrative of a near-concluded conflict.
Iran is repairing missile bunkers and retaining launchers, raising concerns about capture of American pilots.

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Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's military was annihilated after Iran shot down two U.S. aircraft.
The downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle demonstrates Iran's ability to defend its airspace, challenging the White House's narrative of a near-concluded conflict.
Iran is repairing missile bunkers and retaining launchers, raising concerns about capture of American pilots.