2 U.S. aircraft downed as Iran war escalates; both pilots rescued, one crew member missing, officials say
Los Angeles Times • 4/3/2026 – 4/4/2026
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20h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score37/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier87% (0.5^10/48)
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- 2026-04-032 U.S. aircraft downed as Iran war escalates; both pilots rescued, one crew member missing, officials say (current)
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Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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