Clash Report(@clashreport):Trump held off on additional strikes partly because Pentagon officials warned Iran was adapting to the air campaign. Iranian commanders had studied U.S. fighter and bomber flight patterns — possibly with Russian assistance — making American operations more predictable and increasing the effectiveness of Iran’s air defenses. Officials cited the downing of an F-15E and damage to an F-35 as signs the risk to U.S. aircraft was rising. Source: NYT

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2026.05.19 06:24

Trump held off on additional strikes partly because Pentagon officials warned Iran was adapting to the air campaign. Iranian commanders had studied U.S. fighter and bomber flight patterns — possibly with Russian assistance — making American operations more predictable and increasing the effectiveness of Iran’s air defenses. Officials cited the downing of an F-15E and damage to an F-35 as signs the risk to U.S. aircraft was rising. Source: NYT