U.S. pilot reported seeing unusual Iranian drone formation before F-15 was shot down in April.
A U.S. F-15 pilot shot down over Iran in April described seeing Iranian drones moving in a synchronized 'jellyfish' formation during a post-rescue debriefing. U.S. intelligence officials are divided on the accuracy of the account, noting the pilot suffered a concussion and had been previously shot down in a friendly-fire incident. The cause of the F-15's downing remains under investigation.
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All outlets report the same pilot account and intelligence doubts. Breitbart emphasizes previously unknown capabilities and foreign assistance, while others focus on the bizarre formation and the concussion caveat.
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“US fighter pilot shot down by Iran describes alarming ‘jellyfish’ drones before crash: ‘Real alien s–t’”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“US pilot downed over Iran reported seeing jellyfish-like drone formation — report” · Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post
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The drone formation may have enabled Iran to shoot down the F-15.
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