Iran claims it shot down 'F-18' fighter jet over Chabahar; US fact-check tells a different story
Iran claimed to have shot down a US F-18 fighter jet over Chabahar, but the US Central Command denied the claim, stating no US fighter aircraft were shot down by Iran. The incident occurred amid intense military action in the Middle East involving Iran and the US-Israel partnership.
Iran claimed it shot down a US F-18 fighter jet over Chabahar. However, the US Central Command denied this claim, saying no US fighter aircraft were shot down by Iran. The US military command responsible for the Middle East made this statement on social media. Earlier, Iran's state-affiliated outlet Press TV shared footage of a crash over Chabahar. The US Central Command reinforced its stance, refuting all claims of American fighter jets being downed by Iranian forces.
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