A U.S. Air Force F‑15E fighter jet was reported shot down over Iran on Friday, prompting an ongoing search and rescue mission for its crew, U.S. officials said.
According to American sources, one of the two airmen aboard the two‑seater aircraft has been rescued safely, while operations continue to locate the second crew member. The aircraft was operating over Iranian territory when it went down — marking the first confirmed loss of an American fighter jet in this conflict.
U.S. military forces have launched a significant operation to find any survivors, with helicopters and supporting aircraft involved in the mission. An A‑10 attack aircraft assisting in the operation reportedly sustained damage, but its pilot was rescued after ejecting safely.
Iranian state media circulated images believed to show wreckage from the downed aircraft and urged civilians to assist in locating the missing airman. Iranian authorities have not independently confirmed the details shared by U.S. sources.
This incident represents a major escalation in the ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions, raising concerns about air operations and the risks faced by military personnel over hostile territory.
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