The war and conflict between America and Iran in the Middle East has been going on for a long time, to end which peace talks are going on rapidly between the two sides. However, meanwhile a report has come out in which it is feared that Iran has shot down an F-15 fighter plane of the US Air Force by attacking a missile made in China.

A US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter plane that crashed over southwestern Iran during the conflict between the two countries last month was probably hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile, reports claimed.

What did China give to Iran as help?

According to NBC News report, China may have also provided additional military help to Iran during the conflict. It also included stealth aircraft technology and long-range radar systems. US officials said these systems could have improved Iran’s ability to detect and monitor advanced fighter aircraft such as the F-15E Strike Eagle.

What did Trump say after the plane fell?

According to the report, at that time US President Donald Trump had said that the plane was targeted by a shoulder-fired missile, also known as MANPADS. These are small and portable missile systems, which a person can carry on his shoulder and fire at planes flying at low altitude. Their length is about 7 feet and weight is about 40 pounds.

Search operation continued for 36 hours after plane crash

According to the report, after the fall of the US Air Force fighter plane, an extensive search operation of 36 hours was conducted to find its crew. American officials are still investigating how this plane was shot down in April last month. This incident is being considered very important because it may be the first time in many decades that an American fighter plane has been shot down by enemy fire.

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The missing crew member of the American F-15 fighter plane has been rescued by the US Army amid fierce firing in Iran. Regarding this, US President Donald Trump said, “The US Army had sent dozens of planes equipped with the world’s deadliest weapons to bring them back.”

He further said, “The US military conducted one of the most daring search and rescue missions in US history for an extraordinary crew member.” Giving information about the rescue operation, Trump said, “My dear American citizens, in the last few hours, the US Army has carried out one of the most courageous search and rescue operations in American history for one of its extraordinary crew member officers, who is also a respected colonel.

What did Trump say about the rescue operation?
Trump said that I am very happy to tell you that he is now safe. This brave warrior was in the inaccessible mountains of Iran, pursued by our enemies and coming closer every hour, but he was never completely alone because his Commander in Chief, the Secretary of War, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and fellow soldiers were monitoring the situation around the clock and doing everything they could to rescue him.

In fact, on Friday (April 3), an American aircraft flying over Kuwait was targeted by Iran, which crashed. Although its pilot managed to eject safely, the other pilot went missing and was reported to have crashed in Iran.

“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History, for one of our incredible Crew Office Members, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I… pic.twitter.com/FNPWV6MPvA

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 5, 2026

IRGC had kept a reward of more than 60,000 dollars
Not only was the US Army searching for the missing American pilot in the south-western region of Iran, but Iran’s Revolutionary Guards had also cordoned off the entire area and started a large-scale search operation. The IRGC had appealed not only to the soldiers but also to the local people to find the pilot and had offered a reward of more than $60,000 for capturing the pilot alive.

Trump has further toughened his stance against Iran and given it a final time of 48 hours. Trump has clearly warned that Iran has only 2 days left to reach an agreement or open Hormuz, after which it will wreak havoc on Iran.

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Amidst the continuous conflict and tension in the Middle East, America has rejected Iran’s claim that it had shot down the American fighter jet F-15. Fact checking on this, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that it is just a rumor that the American fighter jet was shot down by the Iranian regime.

CENTCOM shared post on

A fact check post was shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on social media platform X on Sunday (March 22, 2026). In the post, Centcom said that the claim of shooting down an American fighter jet is false, but the truth is that US Forces shot down more than 8,000 fighter jets in Operation Epic Fury and not a single aircraft among them was targeted by Iran.

FALSE: Rumors claim the Iranian regime recently shot down a US F-15 over Iran.

TRUE: US forces have flown more than 8,000 combat flights during Operation Epic Fury. No US fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran. pic.twitter.com/GzwyY2WktC

— US Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 22, 2026

What did Iran claim?

According to IRNA news agency, Iran’s military had claimed that an enemy F-15 fighter plane was infiltrating Iran’s southern coast, near the Strait of Hormuz. The plane was shot down by surface-to-air missiles fired by the Army’s Air Defense Force.

A video was also shared by the Iranian News Agency to confirm this claim. However, the US Central Command Centcom rejected this claim and called it just a rumour.

Iran has already claimed to target US fighter jets

Iran has earlier also claimed to have shot down fighter planes during the ongoing conflict and war with Israel and America. Iran claimed to have shot down an F-16 fighter plane of the Israeli Air Force on Saturday (March 21, 2026). Iran also released a video to confirm its claim.

After Iran’s claim, Israel responded by saying that during the operation conducted in Iran, the fighter jet was hit by a surface-to-air missile. However, the Israeli side clearly denied any damage during this incident.

Apart from this, Iran had also claimed to target an American F-35 fighter jet. A video of this was also shared by Iran, after which there was an emergency landing of F-35 at an airbase in the Middle East, which was discussed all over the world because America has been claiming that its F-35 fighter jets cannot be detected by any radar in the world. There was a stir after this claim of Iran.

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The war in the Middle East has entered its fourth week. Israel- Israel is carrying out rapid attacks on Iran. At the same time, retaliatory action has also been intensified from Tehran’s side. Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it shot down an American F-15E strike fighter near the Strait of Hormuz.

Awaiting America’s response

According to IRNA news agency, ‘The Iranian military announced that an enemy F-15 aircraft was intruding on the southern coast of Iran, near the island of Hormuz. The aircraft was intercepted and shot down by surface-to-air missiles fired by the Army Air Defense Force. A video related to this has also been shared by the news agency. However, till now no response has been given by America or its Middle East ally country.

Iranian Army, announced that an encroaching enemy F-15 aircraft was engaged in Iran’s southern coastline, near Hormuz Island. The jet was intercepted and hit by surface-to-air missiles deployed by the Army’s Air Defense Force. pic.twitter.com/MWYh6ydmc8

— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) March 22, 2026

Iran also claims to target F-16, F-35, F-15E

On Saturday (21 March), Iran claimed to have shot down an Israeli F-16 fighter jet. Its footage was also released by Iranian media. Responding to this, Israel said that during the operation the plane was hit by a surface-to-air missile. However, any kind of damage was denied. Earlier, Iran had claimed to have targeted F-35 fighter aircraft in central Iran. However, this could not be confirmed.

Also on March 5, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had claimed that it had shot down an American F-15E strike fighter near the country’s south-western border. Tasnim news agency quoted the IRGC as saying that the two-seater fighter plane was ‘targeted and shot down’. The time of the incident was not mentioned in the report. However, this claim was completely rejected by the American Central Command.

The war reached the fourth week

Today is the 23rd day of the war that started on 28 February. The US President has repeatedly claimed that there is nothing left in this war, Iran’s navy, air defense system and leadership have all been destroyed, but the war is still going on and the US Army has also suffered huge military losses. Many aircraft, drones and fighter jets of America have been damaged.

KC-135 Aircraft Crash: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that a US military KC-135 airlift aircraft crashed in the western part of Iraq. The second aircraft involved in this incident was successful in landing safely. Rescue operations and rescue operations were immediately started to find the aircraft and crew members.

According to CENTCOM, this incident occurred in Iraqi airspace and was part of the troop movement under Operation Epic Fury. Two aircraft were involved in this incident. A KC-135 plane crashed in western Iraq, while the other plane landed safely.

Know the cause of the accident

The exact cause of this plane crash has not been clear yet. Officials said that this accident did not happen due to any enemy attack or firing. CENTCOM said, ‘This was not due to any enemy attack or firing from any friendly country. “More information will be given as the situation becomes clear.”

Features of the KC-135 aircraft

The KC-135 airlift aircraft has been in operation in the US Air Force for the last 60 years. It usually has three crew members, the pilot, co-pilot and a third person who operates the boom that supplies fuel to the other aircraft. Navigators are also required in some missions and this aircraft can carry a maximum of 37 passengers.

American F-15 fighter jets fall in Kuwait

The US military lost three F-15E fighter jets in Kuwait at the beginning of the war between the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East. According to CENTCOM, these jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defense i.e. it was an incident of friendly fire. The incident occurred while attacks were ongoing, which included Iranian aircraft, ballistic missile and drone strikes. All six aircrew ejected safely by parachute and are now safe. CENTCOM said that Kuwait has acknowledged the incident and the US military is grateful for their rescue efforts and cooperation.

At present, fighter jets with stealth technology are considered most important for modern wars in the world. However, even today, the biggest strength of a fighter plane is considered to be its speed, which has the ability to defeat the enemy in a few seconds. Speed ​​is required to prevail in the air battle and to dodge the enemy’s air defence. The surprising thing is that America’s F-35 and Russia’s Su-57 are not included in the list of top-5 fastest fighter jets.

1. MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter Jet

Talking about the top 5 fastest speed fighter jets, Russia’s MiG-25 Foxbat fighter jet comes at the first number. Russia has been manufacturing the world’s fastest fighter jet for the last few decades. The maximum speed of MiG-25 Foxbat is Mach 3.2, i.e. 2,200 miles (about 3540 KM) per hour. This jet has two Tumansky R-15B-300 afterburning turbojet engines, in which each engine generates about 22,500 pounds of thrust. Syria, Algeria, Iraq, Libya and India still use MiG-25s.

2. MiG-31 Foxhound

The speed of another fighter jet MiG-31 Foxhound made by Russia has surprised everyone in the world. The speed of Foxhound is about 2.9 Mach (about 3,000 km/h). The MiG-31 eliminated some of the shortcomings of the MiG-25. Foxbats have difficulty changing speed and changing direction quickly at low altitudes. This affected its ground attack capability, but in the sky the Foxhound was an excellent aircraft. There was no limit to its flight while flying very close to the earth. Russia still uses the MiG-31 today, despite its high speed, making it an easy target on radar screens.

3. F-15 fighter jet

America’s F-15 is at third place in this list. The US F-15E Strike Eagle, F-15 C/D and F-15EX models can still fly at speeds of Mach 2.5. The F-15EX is not stealth, but it offers speed and heavy payload capacity. It has been designed by America to attack from a distance and work together with F-35 and drones.

4. Su-27 Flanker Fighter Jet

Russia’s Su-27 Flanker has so much power that no one can ignore it. Its maximum speed is Mach 2.35 (about 2896 KM/h). Su-27 can give tough competition to F-15EX. Flanker has the capability of high thrust as well as excellent performance at altitude. Ukraine also has some Su-27 fighter jets.

5. MiG-23 Flogger Fighter Jet

Russia’s MiG-23 Flogger has a variable-sweep wing design similar to the F-14 Tomcat. Its maximum speed is also Mach 2.35 (about 2896 KM/h). Making this fighter jet was quite successful for Russia because it has exported this aircraft to many countries. Countries like Angola, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria and Zimbabwe have used this aircraft.

There is a situation of tension between America and Iran. President Donald Trump wants Iran to completely stop its nuclear program. Talks are going to be held between Iran and America on Friday (6 February). Meanwhile, an important news has come to light. It is being claimed that American F-15 fighter jets have been deployed at the Jordanian airbase. Jordan has promised to support Iran. In such a situation this news is shocking.

Actually, a satellite image has come out from ‘Planet Labs PBC’, through which it is being claimed that 12 American fighter jets F-15 have been deployed at the Jordanian airbase. This picture is going to shock Iran, because Jordan had recently given a statement in favor of Iran. He had said that he would not allow his airbase to be used for any military action against Iran.

Is Jordan betraying Iran?

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via phone call on Monday (February 2). During this time there was talk about strengthening the relations between the two countries. According to the report of ‘The Times of Israel’, Ayman Safadi had said that Jordan would not allow its territory to be used for any kind of military action against Iran, but now the satellite images that have surfaced have raised questions on his statement.

What is the truth about America’s military deployment

According to the report of ‘BBC Verify’ on Thursday, satellite images have shown that about a dozen F-15 fighter jets, an MQ-9 Reaper combat drone and several A-10C Thunderbolt II ground-attack aircraft have arrived at Salti Air Base in Jordan. It has also been claimed that America has also deployed some guided missiles.

F-15 is one of the deadliest fighter planes

America’s F-15 is one of the most deadly fighter jets in the world. This air to air combat is considered quite powerful. The F-15 can fly at a speed of Mach 2.5 (about 3,000 kilometers per hour). The two ‘Pratt & Whitney’ engines fitted in it enable it to fly straight towards the sky at an angle of 90 degrees immediately after take-off. Talking about firepower, it can fly with about 13.6 tons of weapons. 22 air-to-air missiles can also be deployed in it.

Us Military Deployment in Indian Ocean: The United States has deployed its warship fleet on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, around India. This information has been revealed by an satellite imagery issued by Open-SOS Intelligence analyst MT Anderson. America’s airbase was present earlier on this island, but the recent deployment has made it the center of strategic activities again.

Which war aircraft were deployed?
Satellite imagery has revealed that the US Air Force has deployed a large deployment of state -of -the -art war planes on the Diego Garcia Military Base. There are four b-52 bombers aircraft, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and attacking a very long distance. In addition, six F-15 fighter jets have also been deployed, which are counted in aircraft with ability to establish dominance in the air and immediately deal with any contingent threat. Along with these, six KC-135 tanker aircraft are also present on this base, which work fueling in other aircraft in the air during air missions, which increases the fire and operational capacity of the US Air Force manifold.

Why is Diego Garcia important?
Diego Garcia Island is very important strategically. It is located about 1800 km south of India, 4700 km south-east from Iran and about 3000 miles from China. The island is part of the Chagos Islands, which was given by Britain to the US in the 1960s. The US established a military base on the island in the 1970s to challenge the strategic lead of Soviet Russia.

This military base has more than 3600 meters long runway, which is fully capable of operating heavy bombers and cargo aircraft. There is also a port of deep water here, which provides the facilities necessary for the stoppage of nuclear submarines and naval ships.

American eye on Iran and China together
This military deployment on Diego Garcia reflects the US dual strategy. On the one hand, it is a sign of deepening tension about Iran. Recently, even after the struggle between Israel and Iran, there may have been a ceasefire, but the situation in the middle East still remains very sensitive. The US fears that Iran may again intensify nuclear enrichment and that is why diplomatic dialogues have come to a standstill. Diego Garcia has previously displayed the military capability to attack the US Iran with a long range and this time also has been fully prepared for a possible response.

On the other hand, America’s concern about increasing stress with China is also deep. China’s aggressive military activities in the Indo-Pacific Ocean region and its claims in the South China Sea are constantly creating a situation of conflict. In view of its military exercises and maritime security partnerships with American allies such as Japan, the Philippines and Australia, the US needed a permanent strategic hideout to control China. Diego Garcia fulfills this need.