F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 Thunderbolt Downed in Iran Theater; One Airman Still Missing

The April 3 downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle and subsequent loss of an A-10 Thunderbolt constitute the most significant US aviation losses of Operation Epic Fury. One airman remains unaccounted for as of April 4, with Iranian authorities and local actors actively searching. Trump has issued a 48-hour Hormuz deadline that intersects directly with ongoing rescue and negotiation efforts.