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Iran Claims Downing of US F-15 Fighter Jet Near Hormuz Island
Iran has announced that its air defense systems shot down a US F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island, an incident occurring amid escalating tensions with the US and Israel, though there is no independent confirmation.
22 Mar, 11:56 — 22 Mar, 16:32
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual125d ago
Watch: Iran claims it struck 'enemy' F-15 fighter jet intercepted near Hormuz Island
Iran's air defense claims to have intercepted and struck an enemy F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz Island, firing ground-to-air missiles. This incident follows a recent report of a US F-35 stealth fighter being damaged over Iran and missile launches towards Diego Garcia, escalating regional military tensions.
By TOI World Desk
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual125d ago
US CENTCOM fact-checks Iran's F-15 shot down video; UN body addresses nuclear facility damage
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday issued a fact-check on Iran's claims that it shot down a US F-15
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