U.S. military forces have successfully rescued one crew member from an American fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, U.S. officials and media report, while the search for the second crew member continues.
According to U.S. officials cited by Reuters and Axios, the aircraft reported to be an F‑15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iranian territory, prompting a search-and-rescue operation. One of the two crew members ejected and was located and rescued by U.S. forces; he is reported to be alive and receiving medical attention.
Efforts to find the second crew member are still underway, with U.S. helicopters and other aircraft involved in the operation. This marks the first known instance during the current conflict in which an American fighter jet has been lost over Iran, underscoring the risks involved in ongoing military operations in the region
