WATCH: Close call in Iran as F-18 Super Hornet evades Iranian air defenses

Footage from Iran shows an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet nearly struck by an Iranian MANPAD missile before banking sharply away, evading the threat.

CLOSE CALL 🔴

An Iranian MANPADS nearly hit a U.S. Navy F/A‑18E/F over Iran yesterday; no damage reported. pic.twitter.com/DRtFBjLUse

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) March 26, 2026

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