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A second US fighter jet crashes near the Strait of Hormuz

2026-04-03 21:30:31Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
A second US fighter jet crashes near the Strait of Hormuz
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The military situation in the Middle East escalated to critical levels on Friday, as the United States confirmed the loss of a second fighter jet in just a few hours. After the downing of an F-15E fighter jet over Iranian territory, another US Air Force aircraft has crashed in the Persian Gulf region.

The crash of the A-10 Warthog attack aircraft

According to two US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operational matters, the second aircraft involved in the incident is an A-10 Warthog, known for its ground attack missions.

The aircraft crashed near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, around the same time as the F-15E jet crashed over Iran. Fortunately, officials confirmed that the A-10's sole pilot was safely ejected, although they did not provide specific details about how or where exactly the crash occurred.

Race against time for the F-15E co-pilot

While the A-10 pilot is out of danger, attention remains focused on the drama unfolding on Iranian soil. Of the two-man crew of the F-15E Strike Eagle, only one member has been rescued so far through a complex search and rescue operation.

Special forces operators are engaged in a frantic race against time to find and extract the second pilot before he is located by Iranian forces.

Uncertainty over the causes of the crash

The loss of two fighter jets in such a short period of time and in the same region raises serious questions about the safety of air operations. US officials have been extremely sparing in providing details, not specifying whether these crashes were the result of attacks by Iranian air defense systems or the result of some other technical or operational interference.

This double incident marks the hottest point in the conflict since its beginning five weeks ago, putting all allied forces in the region on high alert.


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