April 20, 2026 (10:15 GMT)
Reports revealed that President Donald Trump was excluded from the Pentagon’s war room after a US fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory. According to aides, Trump “screamed” at staff when informed of the incident, demanding immediate retaliation. Senior military officials, however, resisted his calls for escalation, citing the risk of widening the conflict.
The jet’s downing marks a significant escalation in the ongoing US–Israel war against Iran, which has already seen heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s vow of retaliation over the seizure of its cargo ship. Sources suggest Trump’s exclusion from the war room was intended to prevent impulsive decisions, with the Pentagon emphasizing the need for measured responses.
Analysts warn that the incident could deepen divisions within Washington’s leadership, while Iran is likely to leverage the episode to portray US decision-making as fractured. The development adds to global concerns over energy security and regional stability, as oil markets remain volatile and diplomatic channels falter.
(Source – Times of India)
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