US Central Command says Iran did not shoot down any US fighter plane and rumours of an F-15 being shot down over Kuwait is not true

This clarification from US Central Command helps dispel recent fears regarding conflict with Iran, which could have elevated geopolitical tensions and volatility in oil prices. Confirming that there was no downing of a US fighter plane may stabilize sentiment in the energy markets, especially WTI, reducing the risk premium that typically arises from such rumors.