Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back

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Guardian: Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back.

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Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back

Guardian •published Apr 5, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC •fetched Apr 5, 2026, 3:42 PM UTC