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Iran Shoots Down U.S. Planes Amid Airspace Control Push

4/4/2026

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On April 4, 2026, Iran announced via the Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command that its air defense system shot down two U.S. planes and seeks full airspace control.
An F-15E Strike Eagle was downed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, with one pilot rescued and one missing.
The United States military has targeted more than 12,300 sites in the conflict, degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities by more than 90%.

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On April 4, 2026, Iran announced via the Khatam al-Anbiya Military Command that its air defense system shot down two U.S. planes and seeks full airspace control.
An F-15E Strike Eagle was downed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, with one pilot rescued and one missing.
The United States military has targeted more than 12,300 sites in the conflict, degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities by more than 90%.