Reports indicate a U.S. Air Force fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday, prompting a search and rescue mission.
U.S. Confirms Downing of Fighter Jet
Reuters reported Friday, citing an American official, that a U.S. Air Force fighter jet was shot down over Iran. A search and rescue mission is currently in progress.
Earlier, the Iranian army issued a statement claiming to have downed a U.S. fighter jet.
Possible F-15E Involved
Iranian state television reportedly showed images of the downed aircraft, which British newspaper *The Guardian* identified as likely being an F-15E fighter jet.
A U.S. official confirmed to Reuters that Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet.
White House Briefed, Rescue Efforts Begin
President Donald Trump has been informed of the incident, according to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who spoke to CNN on Friday.
Sources indicated that U.S. forces have initiated a search and rescue operation.
One Crew Member Rescued
CBS News reported Friday, citing two U.S. officials, that one crew member of the F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces. The search and rescue mission continues.
F-15E Capabilities
The F-15E is a multirole fighter capable of air-to-ground combat and has a two-person crew.
(PAP)
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