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U.S. Conducting Rescue Operation After Jet Went Down Over Iran: Report
A U.S. official said a search was underway for two crew members after Iranian state media claimed the jet was shot down.
- On Friday, April 3, 2026, a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle went down over Iran, prompting U.S. officials to confirm the loss and launch a search-and-rescue operation for the two-person crew.
- This incident follows five weeks of conflict during which Iranian forces have made at least six prior false claims about shooting down U.S. aircraft, according to U.S. Central Command.
- Published images of debris, including an ejection seat, match an F-15E Strike Eagle, contradicting Iranian state media claims that an F-35 stealth fighter was destroyed.
- Iranian state media urged the public to capture the crew, promising a "precious prize," as U.S. forces deployed HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to locate the missing airmen.
- The first known combat loss of a manned U.S. aircraft during Operation Epic Fury escalates regional risks, complicating diplomatic efforts to resolve the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US had recently given the impression that its aircraft in Iran's airspace would no longer have to fear attacks.
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US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years
Iran shooting down two American military aircraft marks an exceedingly rare assault for the U.S. that has not happened in more than 20 years.
In the southwest of Iran an American fighter jet has been shot down. One crew member has been rescued, the search for the second one continues. Dozens of states are increasing the pressure on Iran because of the Strait of Hormus. More in the live ticker.
New York, 3 Apr (EFE).- U.S. forces rescued one of the two U.S. fighters shot down hours earlier in Iran on Friday, as explained by three people close to CNN. U.S. officials and Tehran-like media previously reported that Iran had shot down a U.S. fighter on its territory for the first time since the war began in the Middle East. Shortly after launching a mission to rescue the two crew members on board, Washington managed to recover at least one …
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