Iran says US fighter downed as rescue activity reported
Iran said on Friday that a US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over its territory, while Axios reported, citing a source familiar with the incident, that a US fighter jet was downed and a search and rescue effort was underway to locate the crew.
IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported that the aircraft was brought down, adding that the pilot’s fate was unknown.
Iranian media also said helicopters and a C-130 aircraft were seen in the area, suggesting a possible search-and-rescue operation, but this could not be confirmed.
There has been no immediate comment from the United States Air Force, and earlier US reports have denied similar claims.
