What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran
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.
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