Defenses not ‘annihilated,’ Iran reportedly downs two US planes
Why it matters: The reported downing of two US jets by Iran directly challenges President Trump's assessment of Iranian military capabilities.
- Iranian forces reportedly downed two US jets on Friday, according to Axios.
- President Donald Trump had previously stated that Iran's air defense was 'annihilated' and that the country was 'no longer a threat'.
- An Israeli official and a second source with knowledge of the situation confirmed the downing of the jets to Axios, contradicting Trump's assessment.
Despite President Trump's declaration that Iran's air defenses were 'annihilated' and it was 'no longer a threat,' Iranian forces reportedly shot down two US jets on Friday. This incident, reported by Axios citing an Israeli official and a second source, directly contradicts the President's assessment of Iran's military capabilities.
