Three Iranian Pilots Killed in US Strikes, State Media Reports
💥 IRGC — Three pilot deaths matter more than the number suggests. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Three dead pilots means Iran's air personnel — not just hardware — are taking direct hits. Named casualties force the regime to justify losses domestically. Pilot attrition is harder to replace than missiles. If US is targeting Iranian air assets systematically, Tehran's ability to contest Hormuz airspace narrows — and its deterrent posture narrows with it.
