06.03.2026 10:06
Another bad news for the US, which lost 4 fighter jets in the war with Iran. An American war jet crashed in the city of Basra, Iraq. Police teams in the area where the jet crashed have begun search efforts to find the pilot.
It was reported that a U.S. military plane crashed in the city of Basra, Iraq, and that police teams in the city were directed to the area to search for the pilot.
POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE PILOT
In the Basra region of Iraq, it was reported that a U.S. F-15 jet was shot down and the pilot parachuted out. Al Jazeera television reported that Basra police have initiated search efforts to find the pilot of the downed plane. A police officer speaking to the television stated, "Our team went to search for the American pilot who crashed in Basra province; he has not been found yet."
Meanwhile, Iranian media also published footage claiming that a plane was shot down.
U.S. DENIED
In a statement from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), it was stated, "Rumors are circulating that a U.S. warplane was shot down over Basra. These are unfounded and not true."
U.S. LOSSES IN THE REGION ARE INCREASING
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 2 that since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks, 6 U.S. soldiers have lost their lives and 18 soldiers have been injured. The statement also shared information that three U.S. warplanes were shot down due to "friendly fire" in Kuwait. Later, Channel 14 television, broadcasting in Israel, announced that a U.S. F-15 fighter jet had crashed in western Iran.