politics
April 6, 2026
US military aircraft struck by Iran makes it to Kuwait
Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conducting a search and rescue operation
TL;DR
- An A-10 Thunderbolt was struck by Iranian air defenses.
- The aircraft was supporting a search and rescue mission for an F-15E.
- The A-10 reached Kuwaiti airspace, where the pilot ejected safely.
- The aircraft crashed after the pilot ejected.
- Iran also fired at two US UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
- Service members on the Black Hawks sustained minor injuries.
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