Gate News message, April 25 — U.S. crude oil exports are on track to hit a new all-time high of 5.48 million barrels per day following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has redirected Asian and European buyers toward American supply. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

President Trump appears to be increasingly fearful and hesitant in his military decisions following an incident involving an American fighter jet in Iran. Haunted by past crises, he oscillates between aggressive and conciliatory tactics while privately struggling with the potential escalation of conflict and concerns for troop safety.

Peruvian President Bazaldua has postponed the $3.5 billion purchase of F-16 fighter jets, suggesting the next government handle the decision. This move drew criticism from U.S. Ambassador Navarro, warning against undermining U.S. interests.

In 2026, the aviation industry faces a crisis as three airlines, EcoJet UK, Royal Air Philippines, and Dove Airlines, entered administration or liquidation due to soaring jet fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions. This has led to thousands of flight cancellations and increased operational costs for remaining carriers.

U.S. authorities are probing the deaths and disappearances of 11 scientists linked to space or nuclear programs. Notable cases include Amy Eskridge and others who died under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns about potential conspiracies.

A significant fire at Russia's Yuri Gagarin Aircraft Plant damaged Workshop No. 46, impacting the production of key components for the Su-35 and Su-57 fighter jets. This incident is expected to delay aircraft assembly amidst existing production challenges.

Gate News 消息，4 月 4 日，美国总统特朗普在一次简短的电话采访中表示，今日美国战机在伊朗坠毁一事不会影响与伊朗的谈判。特朗普拒绝就战机坠毁后正在进行的搜救工作的具体情况展开讨论，但对有关此次军事行动的一些报道表示不满，称这显然是一场紧张且敏感的军事行动。当被问及今日发生的事件是否会影响与伊朗的谈判时，特朗普明确表示不会受到影响，并称：'不，根本不会。不，这是战争，我们是在打战。'

Gate News 消息，4 月 3 日，据多方信源，伊朗于周五（4 月 2 日）击落了一架美国 F-15 战斗机。目前正在进行搜救行动，以寻找两名机组人员。这是对伊朗战争开始以来，美国喷气式战机首次被敌方火力击落。周五，伊朗国家媒体发布了据称是坠毁飞机的部分残骸和其中一个弹射座椅的图片和视频，照片和视频显示这是一架 F-15 战斗机。美国军方和白宫尚未对此事作出回应。

特朗普表示美国可向因伊朗封锁霍尔木兹海峡而缺乏航空燃油的国家提供供应，但分析人士认为，美国无法弥补全球供应缺口，且其日均出口量远低于需求。

Gate News 消息，3月21日，美国「战区」网站报道，五角大楼证实，一架在伊朗上空执行任务的美军F-35A战机遭到攻击后紧急返航，并降落在中东一处未公开的美军机场。伊朗革命卫队发布的视频显示，这架隐身战斗机曾遭到攻击。外媒称，这可能是F-35问世以来首次在实战环境下被击中，伊朗也由此创造了一项世界空战新纪录。