The New York Times, citing US officials, reports that a second US Air Force fighter jet crashed in the Arabian Gulf region on Friday. According to officials, an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground-attack aircraft went down near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials provided limited details regarding the A-10 crash, leaving the specific cause and exact location of the incident undisclosed. While its pilot was recovered, the simultaneous nature of the two crashes has led to conflicting reports regarding the fate of the F-15E’s second crew member, which remains unconfirmed. Iran shot down the F-15E Strike Eagle over its territory, marking the first such incident in the five weeks since the conflict began.

Source: Egypt Independent April 03, 2026 22:27 UTC