US F-15E Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran; Search Continues for Missing Crew Member
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran, with one crew member rescued and efforts ongoing to locate the second.
A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, marking the first such incident since the onset of the conflict. One of the two crew members has been rescued by U.S. forces, while a search is underway for the second.
Iranian state media released images purportedly showing debris from the downed aircraft, including a tail fin and an ejection seat. Iranian authorities have called for the capture of the surviving crew member, with local officials offering rewards for their apprehension.
In a separate incident, Iranian state media reported that a U.S. A-10 attack aircraft crashed into the Persian Gulf after being struck by Iranian defense forces. The status of the A-10's crew remains unknown.
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the downing of the F-15E. The incident has intensified the ongoing conflict, with both U.S. and Iranian forces actively engaged in search and rescue operations within Iranian territory.
