2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Two US military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, with one crew member rescued in Iran and another's whereabouts unknown. The incidents mark a dramatic escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran, which began nearly five weeks ago.
Two US military planes went down in separate incidents on Friday. One fighter jet was shot down in Iran, with one crew member rescued and another missing. A US A-10 attack aircraft also crashed into the Persian Gulf. The incidents occurred as Iran fired on targets across the Mideast, despite US and Israeli claims that Iran's military capabilities have been destroyed. The US military conducted a search operation, but no official details were released. The Pentagon notified the House Armed Services Committee that the status of a second service member is not known.
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