US Successfully Rescues Downed Pilot from Iran The United States has successfully rescued a missing airman whose aircraft was shot down over Iran, in what officials are calling one of the most daring rescue missions in recent history. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation early Sunday, announcing on social media:“WE GOT HIM!” and stating that
U.S. authorities have detained two women in Los Angeles who are reported to be relatives of Qassem Soleimani, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise. According to officials, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar (47) and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny (25) were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 3, 2026. Both are
The war between the United States–Israeli coalition and Iran took a serious turn on Friday, April 3, 2026, when Iran reportedly shot down two American aircraft inside its territory. This marks the first time since the conflict began in late February that U.S. piloted planes have been destroyed over Iran. The incidents have raised fresh
Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Defense has released updated casualty figures showing that 365 American service members have been wounded in action since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led military campaign against Iran that began on February 28, 2026, in coordination with Israel. The death toll stands at 13 service members killed.
April 3, 2026, turned out to be one of the toughest days for US forces in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran. In a single day, American aircraft suffered major losses, and rescue missions came under heavy fire. Iran claimed it had shot down multiple US planes, while US officials confirmed incidents but gave
Iranian military officials said on Friday that their air defence systems shot down a US A-10 Thunderbolt II, also known as the “Warthog,” near the Strait of Hormuz. According to their claim, the aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf after being hit. Iranian state media outlets, including IRIB and Tasnim, reported that the aircraft was
US Rescues One Crew Member After F-15E Shot Down Over Iran Washington / Dubai, April 3, 2026 — US forces have successfully rescued one crew member from an American F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that was shot down over southwestern Iran, while a major search operation continues for the second airman. The incident marks the
US Fighter Pilot Ejects Over Southwest Iran, Rescue Efforts Underway A US fighter pilot has reportedly ejected over southwestern Iran amid the ongoing conflict, according to Iranian state-linked media. The claim, however, remains unverified as the war between the United States and Iran enters its fifth week. The report was first broadcast by a regional
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief General Randy A. George to step down immediately, ending his role earlier than expected during the ongoing US-Iran war. The Pentagon confirmed that General George, who became the Army’s 41st Chief of Staff in 2023, has now retired with more than a year still left in
Iran Claims Second US F-35 Shot Down Over Central Iran Tehran, April 3, 2026 — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems have shot down a second US F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet over central Iran, marking a major development in the ongoing conflict. According to Iranian military