Iran Claims US Pilot Rescue is Lie; Reports Downing More US Aircraft
Iran's IRGC has released footage of what it claims are the wreckage of US aircraft, countering US President Trump's announcement of a successful pilot rescue. The situation escalates with reports of further attacks in the region.
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A US F-15E was shot down by Iran.
Initial search for the pilot commenced.
US President Trump announced the successful rescue of a second pilot.
Iran's IRGC released footage of alleged US aircraft wreckage, calling the rescue claim a lie.
The IRGC claimed to have downed additional US aircraft, including helicopters and a transport plane.
Reports emerged of US transport aircraft experiencing issues during the rescue.
Attacks were reported on critical infrastructure in the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, attributed to Iran.
An Israeli building was hit by a missile, causing damage and injuries.
Hezbollah launched drone attacks on northern Israel.
The US warned Iraq about Iran-linked militias attacking US facilities.
China and Russia are working to mediate a ceasefire between the US and Iran.