The U.S. fighter jet was downed in Iran by a shoulder-fired missile
Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left
Summary
President Donald Trump said the American F-15 fighter jet was brought down in Iran by a shoulder-fired missile, leading to the dramatic rescue of two airmen.
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