US fighter jet shot down over Iran: As it happened

Live updates: US fighter aircraft downed over Iran Middle East

By Abdiwahab Ahmed On Apr 4, 2026

Live updates: US fighter aircraft downed over Iran

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US warplane downed over Iran; one crew member missing