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Friday, April 3, 2026

"False claims": Iran says downing of US jet proves air defences intact - ANI News

Tehran [Iran], April 4 (ANI): The recent downing of an American military aircraft serves to expose the "false claims" made by President Donald Trump regarding the alleged destruction of Tehran's air defence capabilities, Al Jazeera reported, citing Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters.During a televised address, Zolfaghari challenged the American leader's assertions that the US had successfully dismantled the Islamic Republic's defensive network. He contended that the aircraft was intercepted and brought down using Iran's "new advanced defence system."Providing further details on the engagement, the spokesperson added that "an advanced hostile fighter jet was also targeted south of Qeshm Island, crashing into the waters between Qeshm and Hengam Islands."The Iranian military claims coincide with comments from US President Donald Trump, who has asserted that the destruction of an American military aircraft will have no bearing on diplomatic discussions with Iran, according to a report by NBC News.Dismissing the notion that the event would impede negotiations, the President stated, "No, not at all. No, it's war. We're in war." These remarks represent the leader's first public response to the loss of an American plane during the hostilities, occurring as combat actions and diplomatic initiatives proceed simultaneously.During the interview, Trump refused to elaborate on the particulars of the "search and rescue efforts," noting...



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