A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran on Friday during a military operation, leading to a search for a missing crew member. The pilot on board was reportedly rescued by US forces shortly after the incident, while efforts continue to locate a second crew member, a weapons system officer, who remains unaccounted for. This incident has raised concerns about regional tensions and the implications for US-Iran relations. The downing of the US fighter jet was confirmed by Iranian officials, who indicated that the aircraft was struck by the country's air defense system. According to reports, the... [Continue Reading]
In a notable development, US federal agents have arrested Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, the niece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, along with her daughter. This action follows a revocation of their lawful permanent resident status by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The arrests took place after the pair were found in Los Angeles, where they were described as having celebrated attacks against US military personnel. The arrests were confirmed by the US Department of State, which stated that Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter have been transferred to the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).... [Continue Reading]