Ankara: The Iranian military announced it targeted a US A-10 aircraft using its integrated air defense systems over the Strait of Hormuz, causing the aircraft to crash into the Persian Gulf. The incident was reported by state broadcaster IRIB, with Iran's Army Public Relations confirming the engagement and subsequent crash. Further details on the incident are awaited as the Iranian authorities have promised additional information at a later stage.

According to Anadolu Agency, President Donald Trump stated that the downing of the US fighter jet will not impede ongoing negotiations with Iran. In a brief phone interview with NBC News, Trump described the search and rescue operations as sensitive military matters, choosing not to disclose further details. He also expressed discontent with media coverage surrounding the efforts to recover the crew members involved in the incident.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated France's commitment to collaborating with other nations to execute a 'peaceful operation' aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to students at Yonsei University in South Korea, Macron emphasized France's dedication to planning a mission that would ensure the safe passage of tankers and carriers through the vital waterway amidst rising tensions in the region.