US Officials Confirm Iranian Shoulder-Fired Missile Downed American Fighter Jet
A U.S. fighter jet has been downed by a shoulder-fired missile launched by Iranian forces. American officials confirmed the incident, marking a significant military escalation between the two nations. The use of a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) to successfully target a modern fighter jet raises serious questions about force protection in the region. This event has prompted an immediate high-level response from the White House and the Pentagon. The status of the pilot has not yet been officially released to the public.
Official Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-fighter-jet-was-downed-iran-shoulder-fired-missile-rcna266907
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