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Iran’s Aerial Defenses in Spotlight After Reported Downings

Tensions surrounding Iran’s military capabilities have escalated following reports of a US fighter jet being brought down over the country. Iranian state media announced the downing of a US aircraft and initiated a search operation. A US official, who wished to remain anonymous, corroborated the incident to Reuters, stating that a US aircraft had indeed been shot down. Since the onset of the conflict, the majority of losses have been attributed to US drones.