Breaking news! A US fighter jet has reportedly been shot down over Iranian territory, and a search and rescue operation is now underway for the crew. Iran claims the downed aircraft was an F-35 and says that the ejected pilot was captured by Iran. Also, released images show wreckage and the ejection seat of the aircraft. Video shows that the United States is carrying out the search and rescue operation to find the pilot, in which two helicopters are behind the airplane over Iran's territory in an attempt to locate the pilot. Many US sources confirmed the downing of aircraft, but there has been no official statement yet
from the Pentagon or the White House. Reports indicate that the downed aircraft is likely to be F-15E Strike Eagle with two the crew. If a pilot has been captured it could quickly escalate into a major political and military crisis. And if the US continues rescue operations inside political and military crisis. And if the US continues rescue operations inside Iranian airspace, it risks further confrontation and potentially more losses.
Get ultra fast and accurate AI transcription with Cockatoo
Get started free →
