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U.S. Conducting Rescue Operation After Jet Went Down Over Iran: Report
U.S. military launches search for downed fighter jet crew amid conflicting reports on aircraft type and pilot status, following Iran's claim of a successful strike.
- 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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In Iran, an American F-15 fighter was shot down, reporting to Axios and The New York Times, citing sources.
·Riga, Latvia
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A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
Iran state media have reported an American fighter jet has gone down in Iran.A U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly has confirmed the reports and added that a search is underway by U.S. forces.Photos posted to Telegram by Iran’s Fars news agency showed debris from what appeared to be an American aircraft. One piece of debris in the photos closely resembles the vertical stabilizer of an F-15 Strike Eagle. A separate photo posted…
·Portland, United States
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