US President Donald Trump, in his first comment on the plane crash, said that the downing of the US military plane will not affect talks with Iran. Trump rejected the suggestion that the incident could derail diplomacy.
According to NBC News report, when Trump was asked whether the new developments would affect the talks, he said no, not at all. This is war and we are at war. These comments are Trump’s first public reaction to the alleged loss of American aircraft during the war.
During the interview, Trump declined to discuss details of the ongoing search and rescue efforts related to the crashed plane, citing the sensitivity of the situation. He also expressed disappointment over the media coverage, calling it a complex and active military operation.
2 American planes crash in the Middle East
Two US military plane crashes occurred in the Middle East on Friday, further increasing tension in the conflict. First news came that Iran shot down an American F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. One crew member was rescued, while search and rescue operations for the other are ongoing. However, different statements are coming out about the other crew members. Some media reports claim that he is in Iranian custody while others say that the search for him is still going on.
What did the American official tell?
An American official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that a second US Air Force fighter plane crashed in the area. It was not immediately clear whether the plane crashed or was shot down, or whether Iran was involved. Information about the condition and exact location of the crew was not immediately available. The New York Times had earlier reported the crash of a second plane.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, efforts to achieve a ceasefire between America and Iran have stalled because Tehran has refused to participate in the proposed talks.
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