US EditionOne U.S. Pilot Rescued Alive After Jet Downed Over Iran; Search Continues for Second Crew Member: Report
One crew member was rescued as U.S. forces search for the second after the first confirmed enemy downing of an American fighter jet in the war.
- On Friday, a United States fighter jet was shot down in Iran, with one of two crew members rescued, marking the first U.S. aircraft lost in Iranian territory since the war began nearly five weeks ago.
- Iranian state media claimed its military shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, urging residents to capture any "enemy pilot" for a reward, though Iran has made unverified claims about shooting down piloted aircraft throughout the war.
- Search and rescue operations are underway for the remaining crew member. Separately, a second U.S. Air Force combat aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday.
- Just two days after President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. has "beaten and completely decimated Iran" and was "going to finish the job," this incident marks a major escalation in the conflict.
- Brent crude prices remain around $109, up more than 50% since Iran began restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.N. Security Council is expected to address the maritime chokehold on Saturday.
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One Crew Member from Downed Jet Rescued in Iran
Airman 1st Class James Willett, left, and Staff Sgt. David Cruz disarmed an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath, England, on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Earlier today, we heard reports that the second pilot on the F-15E who ejected was in communication with central on an encrypted line. They had the night and the darkness to find him. Ret. Brigadier General Blaine Holt said two reliable independent sources told him the weapons officer has…
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