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US Pilot Reports Seeing Jellyfish-Like Drones Before F-15 Shot Down Over Iran
A US F-15 pilot reported observing a jellyfish-like formation of drones before the aircraft was shot down over Iran. US intelligence had no prior knowledge of Iran's possession of this drone technology. The incident has raised questions about Iran's emerging drone capabilities.
On June 23, 2026, a US F-15 pilot reported seeing a group of drones resembling jellyfish before the aircraft was shot down over Iranian airspace. The pilot's account, confirmed by multiple sources, suggests an unexpected and advanced drone capability in Iran. US intelligence agencies were unaware of Iran's possession of this technology prior to the incident, according to reports from TASS. The event has intensified scrutiny of Iran's military advancements and its potential use of drone technology in regional conflicts.
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StateTASSJun 23, 06:30 PM
Pilot of F-15 downed over Iran reported seeing jellyfish-like group of drones — CNNThe TV channel's sources note that US intelligence had no previous knowledge of Iran's possession of this technology
IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 23, 02:48 PM
Iran’s hidden drone capability? US pilot saw 'jellyfish-like' formation before jet was shot down