US fighter jet downed in Iran
A search and rescue effort is underway
Iran has shot down a US fighter jet over the west of the country. We speak to our correspondent from 麻豆社 Persian and military analyst Mikey Kay.
Iran has continued its attacks on its Gulf neighbours, even as President Trump threatened to escalate the US military campaign against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Israeli strikes have destroyed 70% of Iran's steel production capacity. We hear from people in Iran and get the latest from our correspondent.
The astronauts on board the Orion spacecraft have been describing the spectacular views they've been enjoying of Planet Earth. We have the latest episode of the 麻豆社's space podcast, "13 Minutes Presents: Artemis II".
We hear from our correspondent in Myanmar on what to expect from the country鈥檚 new President, Min Aung Hlaing - the military leader who launched a coup in 2021.
Presenter: James Reynolds.
(Photo: Wreckage of downed US aircraft, Tehran, Iran Islamic Republic Of - 05 Apr 2026. Credit: SEPAH NEWS HANDOUT/EPA)
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