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deployment2026-04-01 00:00 UTC🇮🇷 Over Iran
Report says downed F-15E pilot saw a 'jellyfish-like' swarm of Iranian drones over Iran
A CNN-sourced account says a U.S. Air Force F-15E pilot reported seeing multiple Iranian drones moving together in a 'jellyfish-like' formation shortly before ejecting over Iran in April 2026. The report is attributed to unnamed sources and is described as disputed and unverified, with no public evidence that the drones contributed to the shootdown.
DETAILS
Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-04-01 00:00
Reported
2026-06-23
Location
Over Iran
Coordinates
32.6475, 54.5644
Confidence
58 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was lost over Iran; report discusses alleged drone swarm sighting but provides no confirmed drone-related damage.
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