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Multiple US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes across the Gulf. All crew members survived, and investigations are underway. The incidents follow days of escalating conflict between Iran and US-led forces in the region.
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Iranian SU-24 planes targeted al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar but were intercepted and downed by Qatari F-15 jets. The planes were reportedly carrying bombs. The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions following Iranian retaliatory strikes after US-Israeli actions against Iran. All crew members ejected safely.
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On March 12, 2026, a US KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury. Six crew members were aboard; rescue efforts continue. The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Another KC-135 involved landed safely in Israel. The incident is under investigation amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
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Two US warplanes were shot down in separate incidents, prompting rescue efforts and raising fears of wider conflict. President Trump warned Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran claimed to have used a new air defense system. The situation remains volatile as US and Iranian forces clash.
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On April 3, 2026, Iran shot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle over southwestern Iran, marking the first US combat aircraft loss in the conflict. One crew member was rescued; the other remains missing. An A-10 attack plane was also downed but its pilot ejected safely. Rescue efforts continue amid escalating regional tensions.