Summary
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran, leading to an ongoing search for a missing crew member. Another US aircraft involved in the rescue mission was also damaged. The US government has been briefed on the incident, but specific details are still unconfirmed.
Key Facts
- A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over southern Iran.
- One crew member, the pilot, was rescued, while the other, a weapons systems officer, is still missing.
- An A-10 Warthog, part of the search and rescue mission, was also hit but its pilot was rescued.
- Iranian officials claim their air defense systems shot down the jet.
- President Donald Trump has been informed about the incident.
- Iranian forces allegedly shot at two US helicopters involved in the rescue, injuring some crew members.
- The F-15E jet can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
- US Central Command has not officially confirmed the details of the downing.
