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5 min readUS military planes were shot down amid escalating tensions with Iran, dominating this NPR News Now roundup alongside budget proposals, Ukraine developments, shipping cost hikes from oil prices, and lighter notes on politics and space.
US Air Force Losses Near Iran
Two US Air Force combat planes were shot down today, per a US official not authorized to discuss details. One incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping chokepoint, where US forces rescued the sole crew member from that two-seater jet. The second plane crashed in southwestern Iran, about 150 miles from the Iraq border; one crew member was rescued there too, but searches continue for the missing second one. Iranian state media released photos of debris and videos, verified by NPR, showing rescue aircraft operating deep inside Iran. These events highlight vulnerabilities in US air operations near Iran during ongoing conflict, with recovery efforts underscoring logistical challenges in hostile territory.
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- 1 (00:00) **US Air Force planes shot down** - Two combat planes downed near Strait of Hormuz and in Iran; one crew rescued per plane, search ongoing for second
- 2 (01:00) **Nancy Mace demands Pam Bondi testimony** - Ousted AG must appear before House Oversight on Epstein files despite firing
- 3 (01:44) **Trump budget privatizes airport security** - Proposal cuts TSA funding by $50M+, expands private contractors at small airports
- 4 (02:37) **Record defense spending requested** - Trump seeks $1.5T for military modernization amid Iran war
- 5 (03:00) **Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine** - Attacks nationwide; officials say Kremlin shifting to maximize civilian harm
- 6 (03:21) **Amazon imposes fuel surcharge** - 3.5% hike on third-party fulfillment fees starting April 17 due to Iran war oil prices
- 7 (04:03) **USPS adds shipping surcharges** - 8% on priority mail/parcel select from April 26; first-class stamps unaffected
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