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Trumps victory rhetoric undercut by downed US jet in Iran war

Iran war: The downing of a US fighter jet by Iran has challenged claims by Donald Trump that the US had achieved near-total control over Iranian airspace, raising political risks for his administration five weeks into the war. Trump had repeatedly said Iran lacked the ability to resist and projected a narrative of victory to calm markets and public opinion.

5 Apr 2026 6:38 am