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Iranian state media also claimed that its military shot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle, potentially marking the first confirmed US aircraft loss inside Iran during the conflict. Casualties mount as conflict widens Pentagon data shows at least 365 US service members have been wounded in action, while 13 have been killed. Israel boosts troop deployment Israel has increased troop deployment in southern Lebanon and extended reservist duty amid growing manpower shortages, as the conflict shows no signs of easing.
The situation in the Middle East has shifted from "tense" to a full-blown regional crisis this week. Between the downing of US aircraft and the effectively closed Strait of Hormuz, the world is watching to see if diplomacy has any cards left to play.
Over the past 24 hours two US military aircraft were shot down and Iran struck two Black Hawk helicopters It punctured Donald Trump039s claims of complete dominance by the US over Iran039s skies But how is Iran managing to target such advanced fighter jets.
Iran’s downing of two US military aircraft marks the first time in more than 20 years that American warplanes have been shot down by enemy fire, underlining Tehran’s continued ability to retaliate despite claims by US President Donald Trump that the country has been “completely decimated. Iranian state media also reported that a US A-10 attack aircraft crashed after being struck by Iranian air defences. Helicopters remain more vulnerable While fighter jet losses have been rare, other aircraft have faced greater risks historically.
Two months into the U.S.–Iran conflict, the Trump administration’s messaging has swung wildly—from threats of total destruction to sudden calls for international help. Meanwhile, satirical shows like Have I Got News For You are doing what policy briefings often can’t: making sense of the contradictions. Behind the jokes lies a serious question—what exactly is the strategy?
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attempted missile strike on Israel, their first such attack since the start of the war. Meanwhile, US troops were injured in an Iranian attack on a base in Saudi Arabia. DW has more.
* India and Russia discuss resuming LNG trade amid Gulf supply disruptions, sources sayTrump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia* New Delhi has approached Washington for potential.
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