'No air defenses': Trump, Hegseth touted American dominance before jet was downed

U.S. officials, including Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, asserted that American military operations neutralized Tehran's anti-aircraft capabilities. This claim was made prior to the downing of a U.S. jet in the region. The situation raises questions regarding the effectiveness of the stated air dominance.

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