US-Iran war LIVE Updates: Trump declines to face press after F-15 loss - How many US aircraft have gone down so far?
The US-Iran conflict has escalated with Iran reportedly bringing down two US military aircraft, marking a sharp increase in tensions. US President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget, reflecting his emphasis on US military investments.
Iran has reportedly brought down two US military aircraft, escalating the conflict. Four US planes had previously gone down, including three fighter jets hit by friendly fire and a refueling tanker plane that crashed in Iraq. A US crew member was rescued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, with Israel helping the US with the operation. The US military is conducting search and rescue operations. The Islamic Resistance has carried out 19 drone and missile attacks targeting US bases in Iraq. The current death toll is 13 service members killed in the conflict.
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