Washington DC, March 2 -- General Dan Raizin Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Monday said that the loss of three US Air Force F-15Es is being investigated, while underlining the commitment of the forces to respond and adapt as needed.

Addressing a press conference on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the General lauded the Operation Epic Fury and said that the operations, despite the loss, will remain active across the globe and asserted confidence in the US military's ability to project power on a global scale.

"I am aware of the loss of three US Air Force F-15Es overnight in the region. I am grateful for the safety of the crews, and we know that this was not from hostile enemy fire. As this matter is under investigation,...