Reports emerged Friday that a US Air Force fighter jet was shot down over Iran, prompting a search and rescue mission.
US Fighter Jet Reportedly Shot Down Over Iran
Reuters reported Friday, citing an American official, that a US Air Force fighter jet was shot down over Iran. A search and rescue mission is currently underway.
Earlier, the Iranian army issued a statement claiming to have shot down a US F-35 fighter jet.
Iranian State TV Shows Images of Alleged Downed Aircraft
Iran’s state television broadcast purported images of the downed US Air Force fighter jet, suggesting it was likely an F-15E, according to the British newspaper “The Guardian.”
A US official had previously confirmed to Reuters that Iran had shot down a US fighter jet.
No Comment from Pentagon or US Army
As of yet, neither the Pentagon nor the US Army has commented on these reports.
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