The Iranian army publicly acknowledged it does not know the fate of three of its pilots following a mission targeting US forces, around April 3, 2026. The incident involved a US F-15E Strike Eagle jet operating over southwestern Iran. Iranian forces claimed the aircraft was shot down using newly enhanced air defense capabilities, while the US military described a successful rescue operation that recovered both American crew members alive. The Iranian army has since publicly sought information about its pilots, suggesting the operation cost Iran more than its official statements have acknowledged.
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