Second U.S. Air Force Plane Crashes in Persian Gulf
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- A second U.S. Air Force plane has reportedly crashed in the Persian Gulf (Forbes).
- U.S. military aircraft have been hit by enemy fire for the first time in over 20 years (military.com).
- The search for a missing U.S. pilot in Iran continues into its second day (Forbes).
Why it matters: Two U.S. military aircraft have been lost to enemy fire, ending a two-decade streak of no such incidents.



