Iran Claims to Have Shot Down Three US Aircraft During Rescue Operation
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Iran has acknowledged shooting down three American aircraft during a search and rescue operation for a downed F-15E fighter pilot. The Iranian military's claim comes as former President Donald Trump reported a successful rescue of the pilot behind enemy lines. The incident highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of the military engagement. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter bomber used by the US Air Force for deep strike missions.