US A-10 Warthog Crashes in Persian Gulf Following Iranian Anti-Aircraft Fire
A United States A-10 Warthog ground-attack aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, 2026. The aircraft was participating in a search-and-rescue mission for the crew of a downed F-15E when it was struck by Iranian fire. The pilot successfully ejected from the damaged aircraft and was recovered by American forces. This loss further escalates the maritime and aerial conflict between U.S. forces and Iran's Revolutionary Guard.