US F-15E jet confirmed shot down over Iran as Tehran releases wreckage images
4 hours ago
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- #US-Iran Tensions
- A US F-15E fighter was shot down over Iran, prompting a US search and rescue effort for its two crew members.
- Iran initially claimed an F-35 was downed, but aviation experts identified debris as from an F-15E; US officials later confirmed the incident off the record.
- US military helicopters were seen conducting a combat search and rescue mission, suggesting crew members may have ejected and survived.
- Iranian media reported a pilot in custody, contradicting earlier claims of the pilot's death, while US denied Iranian claims of another F-35 downing.
- This is the first US fighter lost over Iran in the five-week conflict, following previous incidents like friendly fire losses and damage to other US aircraft.