One crew member from a U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran has been rescued, while search operations continue for the second, reported by Axios, citing an Israeli official and another source. The aircraft, identified as an F-15E, was struck by Iranian fire, forcing both crew members to eject safely.
According to the report, U.S. special forces carried out a high-risk mission inside Iranian territory to recover one service member alive. Efforts are ongoing to locate the second crew member, with Israel providing intelligence support.
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday, with a search and rescue operation looking for possible survivors.https://t.co/mxpIECETIh
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The report said Iran has also launched its own search and urged civilians to assist, offering rewards for information. Israeli officials reportedly paused planned strikes to avoid disrupting rescue efforts.
This marks the first confirmed instance of a U.S. jet being downed by enemy fire in the current conflict. The White House confirmed that President Donald Trump has been briefed as the situation continues to evolve.
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