The Iran war was expected to be a cakewalk for the United States (US) and Israel, but Tehran’s swift retaliation has made tasks difficult for Washington and Tel Aviv, with the conflict in the Middle East entering its fifth week. The last 24 hours have been particularly difficult for the US after two of its fighter jets were downed by Iran. Later, two more Black Hawk helicopters that were involved in a rescue operations were also struck by Iranian forces.