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Iran war: US fighter jet reportedly shot down over Iran

Deutsche Welle · · 2777 words · By Dharvi Vaid; Roshni Majumdar
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“A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a rescue mission is underway, US and Iranian media report”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On June 22, 2025, the United States Air Force and Navy attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Twelve-Day War, under the code name Operation Midnight Hammer. The Fordow Uranium Enrich…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_United_States_strikes_on_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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“More ships are passing through the Strait of Hormuz”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula, shared by the United Arab Emirate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“Trump says US military has 'not even started' destroying what's left in Iran”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Trump Always Chickens Out (TACO) is a term that gained prominence in May 2025 after many threats and reversals during the trade war US president Donald Trump initiated with his administration's "Liber…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for con…
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“US oil prices continue to climb to more than $111 per barrel on fears of escalation in Iran war”
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cross reference SUPPORTS — US oil prices continue to climb on fears of escalation in Iran war, rising to more than $11,1 per barrel
https://www.dw.com/en/iran-war-unsc-to-vote-on-gulf-led-reso…
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“France, South Korean leaders pledge to work together on reopening Hormuz”
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“A blast in southern Lebanon injured 3 UN peacekeepers”
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“UNIFIL called on all parties to respect their obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel”
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“Iran offers bounty for US pilots reportedly shot down”
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“UN Security Council postpones vote to reopen Strait of Hormuz”
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“Windward reported 16 cargo ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday”
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“Trump threatened to take control of the Strait of Hormuz by force”
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“Jerusalem's Old City was quiet during Good Friday celebrations due to Israeli restrictions”
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