00:18On the evening of April 3, 2026, celebrations erupted across Iran following reports that
00:28a U.S. A-10 wart honk had been struck near the Strait of Hormuz.
00:33Video footage from the scene shows dense crowds waving Iranian and Palestinian flags, chanting
00:40Allah-u-Akbar and cheering under bright stage lights, smoke and haze-filled skies.
00:47People can be seen gathered around large screens, with speakers and city buildings in the background,
00:53capturing the scale of the public response.
00:56Earlier, on the same day, reports indicated that both an F-15 and an A-10 were hit in
01:03separate incidents.
01:05One member of the F-15 crew was rescued during a high-risk operation, while the second crew
01:11member remained missing.
01:13The lone A-10 pilot ejected safely and was recovered.
01:18Subtitles accompanying the video emphasized the reports, describing the crashes as a major
01:23blow to U.S. forces and highlighting Iranian resilience.
01:28The video and images show an emotional, jubilant crowd, celebrating what they see as a significant
01:35victory.
01:36Social media posts of the footage quickly went viral, amassing thousands of reactions and
01:42millions of views.
01:43These incidents come amid weeks of escalating aerial operations in the region, with Iranian
01:50forces using missiles and drones to target U.S. and allied aircraft.
01:56The celebrations underscore both the public sentiment and the high-stakes nature of the conflict,
02:02as both sides continue to engage intense and dangerous air and ground operations.
02:08and the high-stakes nature of the U.S. forces of the U.S. forces of the U.S. forces
02:38of the
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