Iran-US Tensions Escalate: Fighter Jet Downed, Energy Targets Hit

0:00Iran downed a USF-15E fighter jet for the first time in this nearly five-week war, marking a major setback. One crew member got rescued, but search teams are still hunting for the second. Iranian media shared pics of the wreckage, claiming it as proof of their hit. Meanwhile, Iran kept pounding targets overnight, hitting energy spots in the Gulf states. The United Arab Emirates shut down its biggest gas processing plant after a fire from debris. The Wade's major oil refinery went up in flames from a drone, and their power and water plant took damage too. Saudi Arabia knocked down several drones. Folks are feeling the heat from this global energy crunch, with US gas prices jumping past $4 a gallon, the highest in almost four years. President Trump got briefed right away and warned of more strikes on Iran's infrastructure if they don't back down. New reports show Trump waffling on pulling US troops out in two to three weeks, even with the straight-of-form moves still blocked.

1:00He said in April 6 deadline to reopen it, or face power plant hits, but Iran's foreign minister says no surrender, laying out their own tough terms. As both sides dig in, the world's watching, if Trump's threats force a deal or spark even wilder attacks on vital oil flows. That's the story for today. Vancouver News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.