4/3/26: Iran Shoots Down US Jet, Trump Purges Military, CNN Loses It On Hasan

Iran shoots down a US F-15E fighter jet over southern Iran, prompting a risky search-and-rescue operation amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes. Trump posts on Truth Social about seizing Iranian oil via the Strait of Hormuz right after being briefed. The hosts discuss military purges, Attorney General Pam Bondi's firing, and CNN's fixation on streamer Hasan Piker, alongside a guest defending her appearance on his show.

Jet Shootdown and Escalation Risks

An Iranian official informed Dropsite News that a US F-15E was hit over southern Tehran province, with US officials later confirming to the New York Times. The dual-pilot jet crashed, triggering a search-and-rescue effort involving low-altitude refueling jets, Apache helicopters, and rare stealth Black Hawks in broad daylight—a highly dangerous move. Iranian media circulated images of a pilot ejection seat and parachute, with unverified claims they already hold the pilots or used it as bait. All sides confirm the shootdown, contradicting prior US denials of similar incidents.