New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Iran has made a big claim that its air defense system has shot down an enemy F-15 fighter jet near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s government media and Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have confirmed this.
He said that the modern air defense system intercepted and destroyed this American fighter plane. This incident has happened during the ongoing tension between America and Iran.
Iran’s claim and America’s denial
According to Iran, this F-15 jet was on a mission near the southern region of Iran, which was successfully shot down by their air defense. IRGC described this as proof of its strong defense capability. However, the US Army (CENTCOM) has completely rejected this claim.
He said no US fighter jets were downed by Iran and US forces still maintain air superiority in the area. The dispute has increased due to the claims of both the parties.
How much loss to America?
According to Iran’s claims, America has suffered huge losses in this conflict. Reports say that more than 16 American aircraft have been destroyed so far. Most of these are MQ-9 Reaper drones, whose number is said to be more than 10. These drones are expensive and are used for long-term surveillance. Apart from this, some manned aircraft have also been affected, like F-35 has been damaged.
Incidents involving F-15 and other aircraft
Iran has claimed to have targeted the F-15 jet several times. Earlier, Kuwait’s air defense had mistakenly shot down three F-15s considering them enemy, in which the pilots escaped safely. A KC-135 Stratotanker crashes during a refueling mission, killing six crew members. Iran’s strong missile and defense system has destroyed many drones on the way.
This conflict is going on in an important area like the Strait of Hormuz, where oil trade is being affected. The situation has become more complicated due to the claims of both the parties. There is no independent confirmation at this time.
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