In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in Iran, two US military aircraft were downed in separate incidents, with one crew member rescued and another still unaccounted for. These events took place just 48 hours after President Donald Trump declared that the US had 'beaten and completely decimated Iran.' Reports indicate that one US fighter jet was shot down in Iran, while a second aircraft, an A-10 attack jet, crashed in the Persian Gulf after being struck by Iranian defense forces. Despite significant US strikes aimed at degrading Iran's air defense capabilities, the country has maintained a layered defense system that continues to pose a threat to American aircraft. Iran employs various systems, including the Bavar-373 and Khordad-15, along with man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), which have proven effective against US aircraft. The recent incidents underscore the complexities and dangers facing US forces in the region, particularly as they operate at lower altitudes due to the depletion of standoff weapon stocks. The situation remains tense, with ongoing military operations and search-and-rescue missions amidst the backdrop of heightened conflict.