The White House has confirmed Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.
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FRI · 2026-04-03 · 17:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0403-51224
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What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran
In April 2026, a US fighter jet was shot down in Iran. The White House confirmed that President Trump was briefed on the incident.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-03 · 17:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In April 2026, a US fighter jet was shot down in Iran. The White House confirmed that President Trump was briefed on the incident. Iranian state TV announced a reward for the capture of the US pilots. US media reported that one crew member had been rescued. The article provides a brief overview of the known details surrounding the event.
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Iranian state TV announced a reward for anyone who captures the US pilots alive.
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Donald Trump has been briefed on the shooting down of a US fighter jet in Iran.
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A US fighter jet was shot down in Iran.
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One crew member has been rescued.
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