Iran war: What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks?

Al Jazeera
April 4, 2026
3 min read

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Iran claims it shot down two US warplanes on day 36 of ongoing US-Israeli military operations, with one American crew member missing.

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If confirmed, escalating direct US-Iran military engagement could increase US military deployment in the region, potentially affecting fuel prices and military families with deployed service members.

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Iran claims it has shot down two US warplanes during the 36th day of an ongoing conflict involving US and Israeli military operations. The Iranian military says it is responsible for the downings, and a search-and-rescue operation is underway for at least one missing American crew member. The claim, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in direct military engagement between Iran and US forces during the current hostilities. The incident underscores the intensity of the conflict and raises the stakes for further confrontation in the region. Details about the circumstances of the claimed downings and the status of the search operation remain unclear.

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A search-and-rescue operation is underway for the missing American crew member; claim awaits military confirmation.

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