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Iran war live: Tehran downs 2 US warplanes; Israel bombs Lebanon bridges
On April 4, 2026, Iran claimed to have shot down two US warplanes. One plane was reportedly downed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, while the other crashed in the Gulf.
Zsombor PeterAl JazeeraFiled 2026-04-04 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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On April 4, 2026, Iran claimed to have shot down two US warplanes. One plane was reportedly downed in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, while the other crashed in the Gulf. According to the report, two US crew members were rescued, but at least one is believed to be missing. Simultaneously, Israel reportedly bombed bridges in Lebanon. The Iranian military stated that these actions demonstrate its continued fighting capability against the US and Israel, leading to celebrations in Tehran. The reasons behind the conflict and the specific targets of the Israeli bombing were not detailed in the provided information.
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The other US warplane crashed in the Gulf.
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The first US warplane was shot down in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
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Iran says it has downed two US warplanes.
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Two of the US crew members have been rescued.
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At least one US crew member is believed to be missing.
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