Utopia Talk / Politics / Reports of Another F-35 Downed

williamthebastard rank	Fri Apr 03 10:32:21 "Did htey find the pilots atums on teh moon? than it wosnt downd! roflrofl Uh hav teh reely hihg uh-kews!" - csam adams http://www...t-of-hormuz-f35-shot-down.html
jergul rank	Fri Apr 03 10:37:42 Probably an F-15.
murder rank	Fri Apr 03 12:23:01 Probably old. -
williamthebastard rank	Fri Apr 03 12:37:19 The fact that the US is silent on the matter sounds like its not old
williamthebastard rank	Fri Apr 03 16:51:00 The pilots are on the run being hunted by Iranian forces
Pillz rank	Fri Apr 03 17:33:56 **No U.S. F-35 was downed over Iran on April 3, 2026.** Iranian state media and the IRGC initially claimed to have shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet (described as the "second" such loss) over central/southwestern Iran using air defenses. However, this has been corrected or disproven by wreckage analysis and U.S. officials.<grok:render card_id="f6be80" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">55</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="696002" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">81</argument></grok:render> ### What actually happened (confirmed facts) - A U.S. Air Force **F-15E Strike Eagle** (two-seat fighter) was shot down over Iranian territory on April 3, 2026. U.S. officials have confirmed the loss to multiple outlets (including The New York Times, CNN, Axios, and specialist aviation sources). A combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) operation is actively underway to locate the crew.<grok:render card_id="e7b89f" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">80</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="4be485" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">81</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="e8e5c6" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">87</argument></grok:render> - Iranian media (Tasnim News, Mehr, Press TV, and IRGC-affiliated channels) released photos and video of the crash site and debris. Independent analysis shows this matches an **F-15E Strike Eagle** (not an F-35), including tail sections and other components consistent with aircraft from the 494th Fighter Squadron ("LN" tail code, based at RAF Lakenheath, UK). Some Iranian outlets later acknowledged or shifted reporting to an F-15E.<grok:render card_id="25e9d8" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">84</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="f432bd" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">85</argument></grok:render> - This is the first confirmed U.S. combat loss of a fighter jet over Iran in the ongoing conflict (distinct from earlier friendly-fire incidents or the March 19 F-35 damage event).<grok:render card_id="4d4adb" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">60</argument></grok:render> ### On the pilots/crew - The F-15E carries **two crew members** (pilot and weapons systems officer). Their identities have not been released publicly. - Iranian media claims: The crew ejected; survival was "unlikely" due to the impact/explosion, or one/both were captured after landing in Iranian territory. Some reports mention a bounty/reward offered to locals for capturing the pilot(s) alive, and that a U.S. rescue attempt (involving helicopters and possibly a C-130) was thwarted. These remain unverified Iranian claims with no independent confirmation.<grok:render card_id="a7810a" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">82</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="9a03d1" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">87</argument></grok:render><grok:render card_id="3cafe0" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">89</argument></grok:render> - U.S. side: Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing inside or near Iranian territory. No official U.S. update on the crew's status (alive, captured, or recovered) has been released as of the latest reports. Some unverified social-media claims (e.g., one pilot rescued) exist but lack corroboration from officials.<grok:render card_id="4304e1" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">71</argument></grok:render> ### Background and context - This is **not** the March 19, 2026 incident, in which a U.S. F-35 was damaged by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran, made an emergency landing at a regional U.S. base, and the pilot sustained shrapnel wounds but was stable. That jet was **not** shot down or lost.<grok:render card_id="d2d35b" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">1</argument></grok:render> - No Pentagon or CENTCOM public statement has fact-checked today's event yet (unlike prior Iranian claims, which they have denied). Details remain limited for operational security.<grok:render card_id="e177ae" card_type="citation_card" type="render_inline_citation"><argument name="citation_id">56</argument></grok:render> - The situation is developing amid the broader U.S.-Iran conflict. All Iranian claims of multiple prior F-35/F-15/etc. losses have generally been disputed by the U.S. in the past. In summary, there are **no confirmed facts** about any F-35 being downed today—the Iranian "F-35" claim appears to have been a misidentification of the F-15E incident. The two crew members of the confirmed downed F-15E remain the focus of an active U.S. rescue effort, with their fate unknown publicly. Information is based on cross-reported U.S. official sources, Iranian state media, and open-source analysis; it could evolve rapidly. ---- Grok 4.20
Pillz rank	Fri Apr 03 17:35:04 Well that's not very useful as plaintext, elon. No U.S. F-35 was downed over Iran on April 3, 2026. Iranian state media and the IRGC initially claimed to have shot down a U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet (described as the "second" such loss) over central/southwestern Iran using air defenses. However, this has been corrected or disproven by wreckage analysis and U.S. officials.f6be80696002 defence-blog.com What actually happened (confirmed facts) A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle (two-seat fighter) was shot down over Iranian territory on April 3, 2026. U.S. officials have confirmed the loss to multiple outlets (including The New York Times, CNN, Axios, and specialist aviation sources). A combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) operation is actively underway to locate the crew.e7b89f4be485e8e5c6 stripes.com indiatoday.in Iranian media (Tasnim News, Mehr, Press TV, and IRGC-affiliated channels) released photos and video of the crash site and debris. Independent analysis shows this matches an F-15E Strike Eagle (not an F-35), including tail sections and other components consistent with aircraft from the 494th Fighter Squadron ("LN" tail code, based at RAF Lakenheath, UK). Some Iranian outlets later acknowledged or shifted reporting to an F-15E.25e9d8f432bd theaviationist.com yahoo.com This is the first confirmed U.S. combat loss of a fighter jet over Iran in the ongoing conflict (distinct from earlier friendly-fire incidents or the March 19 F-35 damage event).4d4adb thedebrief.org On the pilots/crew The F-15E carries two crew members (pilot and weapons systems officer). Their identities have not been released publicly. Iranian media claims: The crew ejected; survival was "unlikely" due to the impact/explosion, or one/both were captured after landing in Iranian territory. Some reports mention a bounty/reward offered to locals for capturing the pilot(s) alive, and that a U.S. rescue attempt (involving helicopters and possibly a C-130) was thwarted. These remain unverified Iranian claims with no independent confirmation.a7810a9a03d13cafe0 nypost.com indiatoday.in turkiyetoday.com U.S. side: Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing inside or near Iranian territory. No official U.S. update on the crew's status (alive, captured, or recovered) has been released as of the latest reports. Some unverified social-media claims (e.g., one pilot rescued) exist but lack corroboration from officials.4304e1 x.com Background and context This is not the March 19, 2026 incident, in which a U.S. F-35 was damaged by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over Iran, made an emergency landing at a regional U.S. base, and the pilot sustained shrapnel wounds but was stable. That jet was not shot down or lost.d2d35b No Pentagon or CENTCOM public statement has fact-checked today's event yet (unlike prior Iranian claims, which they have denied). Details remain limited for operational security.e177ae news24online.com The situation is developing amid the broader U.S.-Iran conflict. All Iranian claims of multiple prior F-35/F-15/etc. losses have generally been disputed by the U.S. in the past. In summary, there are no confirmed facts about any F-35 being downed today—the Iranian "F-35" claim appears to have been a misidentification of the F-15E incident. The two crew members of the confirmed downed F-15E remain the focus of an active U.S. rescue effort, with their fate unknown publicly. Information is based on cross-reported U.S. official sources, Iranian state media, and open-source analysis; it could evolve rapidly. --- Grok 4.20
williamthebastard rank	Fri Apr 03 17:36:19 Very slow little junkie boy, we all worked that out several hours ago. I'm glad youre still friends with your sentient, phone though ;)
patom rank	Fri Apr 03 17:36:53 This has to be fake news!! Our fearless Leader and his all knowing boss of the Department of War. Have assured us that Iran's air defenses have been obliterated. They have shown us REALY big pictures of REALY big explosions from our REALY big bombs.
Pillz rank	Fri Apr 03 17:39:15 And yet no links or updates have been posted
williamthebastard rank	Fri Apr 03 17:46:43 Shhh homeless junkie child. I wonder what it feels like to be hunted and about be captured any minute to know that your president "prefers soldiers that dont get caught"?
Pillz rank	Fri Apr 03 17:48:50 You would qualify for the womens Olympics, even after their ruling to ban men from women's sports, neo nazi
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