Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  SAM MEDNICK, SAMY MAGDY and JON GAMBRELLApril 4, 2026 at 07:53 PM
Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search

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Following recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in Iran, the Iranian government is calling on the public to locate an alleged "enemy pilot." The strikes, which occurred around April 4, 2026, damaged a psychiatric hospital in Tehran and Shahid Beheshti University. In response, Iran fired a cluster munition towards Israel, damaging a home in Ramat Gan. Airstrikes also caused damage in Tyre, Lebanon. Protests against the U.S. and Israeli attacks have erupted in Baghdad, Iraq.

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Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search

factual — Article Title100% confidence

U.S.-Israeli airstrikes Friday damaged Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran.

factual — AP Photo/Vahid Salemi (Implied)90% confidence

The Delaram Sina Hospital was not directly hit, but the strikes nearby caused damages.

factual — Iranian state media90% confidence

A psychiatric hospital in Tehran was damaged by recent Israeli-U.S. strikes.

factual — Iranian state media90% confidence

Iran fired what the Israeli army said was a cluster munition towards Israel.

factual — Israeli army80% confidence
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