What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran
Al Jazeera • 4/3/2026
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Story Timeline
- 2026-04-03What we know about the US fighter jet shot down in Iran (current)
- 2026-04-04
AnalysisRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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