US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, search and rescue operation underway for two pilots
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory, triggering an ongoing search and rescue operation for its two pilots, marking a significant escalation in the current conflict. Confirmed reports indicate that this incident is the first documented loss of an American aircraft within Iran since hostilities escalated a month ago. Iranian state media displayed images purportedly showing the wreckage of the jet, including pieces of tail fin, and are claiming that the aircraft was brought down by an advanced air defense system. The F-15E, identified as part of the US Air Force's 494th Squadron stationed at RAF... [Continue Reading]
