Latest Update: US aircraft downed as Iran claims air defence victory
April 3, 2026
Al Jazeera English
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating after reports of multiple US aircraft being targeted. American officials confirm a search operation for a missing airman following a fighter jet crash, while Iran claims its advanced air defence systems shot down US planes. Meanwhile, the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted, raising global energy concerns.
In Lebanon, Israeli forces have destroyed key bridges over the Litani River, expanding military operations in the south. Across the region, including Tehran and Abu Dhabi, ongoing strikes, air defence activity, and infrastructure damage signal a rapidly intensifying conflict with global implications. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #palestine #newsfeed #news #aljazera #latestnews #gaza #israel #Iran #BreakingNews #news
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