[UPDATE-Apr 20, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Iran claims US hacked fighter jets, caused crashes over Oman Iran is accusing the US of carrying out a sophisticated cyberattack that allegedly infiltrated the navigation and control systems of its fighter jets, leading to the loss of two aircraft over Oman and the Arabian Sea. According to Iranian claims, American cyber capabilities were used to remotely disrupt or disable critical onboard systems, effectively bringing down the jets without firing a single missile. The US has strongly denied any involvement, dismissing the accusations as psychological warfare and disinformation. Reports indicate the incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions tied to a…