A US F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran on April 4, 2026, with one crew member rescued and another still missing. A second A-10 Warthog crashed in Kuwait after being hit by fire over Iran, pilot rescued. President Trump announced plans for 2-3 more weeks of 'extremely hard' strikes against Iran after 34 days of combat operations that began February 28. Oil prices surged 11.9% to $112 per barrel as Iran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global energy markets. US gas prices exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. Trump targeted Iranian infrastructure including bridges, killing at least 8 civilians. Iran has responded with missile attacks on regional US bases and Gulf nations. The conflict poses critical preparedness implications as energy shortages spread globally and economic instability threatens supply chains nationwide.
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// Incident Details
| Incident Date | April 4, 2026 |
| County | International |
| State | Alabama |
| Severity | Critical |
| Incident Type | Military |
| Published | April 4, 2026 |
| Source | CBS News |