A US F-15 fighter jet reportedly crashed in southwest Iran, with a new report suggesting it may have been struck by a China-made shoulder-fired missile.
China may have aided Iran in the conflict
May 31, 2026
05:24 pm
What's the storyA United States F-15 fighter jet that crashed over southwest Iran last month may have been shot down by a China-made shoulder-fired missile, according to a report by NBC News.
The report also suggests that China might have given Iran further military assistance during the conflict, which began on February 28.
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