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Real alien s**t: What are Iran's 'jellyfish' drones, likely behind US jet crash?

Real alien st What are Irans jellyfish drones likely behind US jet crash

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The headline split The left frames it as "Downed US pilot saw Iran drones flying in ‘jellyfish’ formation: ‘Real alien s**t’". The center frames it as "Real alien s**t: What are Iran's 'jellyfish' drones, likely behind US jet crash?".
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Left / center-leftDowned US pilot saw Iran drones flying in ‘jellyfish’ formation: ‘Real alien s**t’

The Independent · Center-left · News report

CenterReal alien s**t: What are Iran's 'jellyfish' drones, likely behind US jet crash?

India Today · Center · News report

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India TodayNews report · Jun 24, 6:06 AM

Real alien s**t: What are Iran's 'jellyfish' drones, likely behind US jet crash?

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Real alien st What are Irans jellyfish drones likely behind US jet crash

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The IndependentNews report · Jun 24, 3:30 AM

Downed US pilot saw Iran drones flying in ‘jellyfish’ formation: ‘Real alien s**t’

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The pilot was rescued after ejecting but another airman remained stranded for 200 miles behind enemy lines

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Jun 24, 3:30 AM: The Independent joined the source map.

Jun 24, 6:06 AM: India Today joined the source map.

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