Iran-US war latest: A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15 fighter jets ‘damaged in Iranian strikes on US bases’
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following reports of damaged military equipment and the capture of a US underwater drone by Iranian forces. Iran's embassy in Ghana mocked the US military, claiming the drone was easily intercepted.
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The capture of advanced military technology and ongoing regional friction pose risks to international security and maritime stability.
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