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'BLACK DAY FOR U.S. AIR FORCE': Iran HITS 4 American Aircraft; Stealth F-35, Black Hawk 'DOWNED'

| Apr 04, 2026, 08:42:43 AM | TOI.in
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Two U.S. military helicopters were hit by Iranian fire on Friday while engaging in a search-and-rescue mission for the crew of a downed fighter jet. A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a second search-and-rescue helicopter were struck but were able to escape, a source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to share operational matters, told The Hill. A congressional aide, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told The Hill that the Pentagon briefed the House Armed Services Committee on Friday that the status of the second service member is not known. Iranian armed forces announced that its air defense forces downed at least two fighter jets and five drones and missiles on Friday, describing it as a "black day" for the American and Israeli air forces.

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