US fighter shot down in Iran sparks talk about A-10 Thunderbolt’s role in combat; aka “Warthog,” a tough, single-seat attack jet.
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking the first combat aircraft loss since the war began five weeks ago. One crew member was rescued, while a search continues for the second. Iran claims to have destroyed the aircraft with advanced air defenses, and the incident escalates regional tensions.