Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, Iranian media claims

US media reported that the sole pilot on board was safely rescued, with Tehran claiming the shootdown of the A-10 as the second successful strike on a US aircraft within 24 hours.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 4, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC

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Jerusalem Post: Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, Iranian media claims.

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Second US fighter jet downed in Persian Gulf, Iranian media claims

Jerusalem Post •published Apr 4, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC •fetched Apr 3, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC