A United States warplane has reportedly been shot down over , triggering a high-stakes rescue operation involving American forces. According to multiple U.S. media outlets, one crew member has been successfully rescued, while search efforts are ongoing for a second individual who was onboard at the time of the incident.
Reports from major outlets including and indicate that the aircraft carried two personnel. One has been recovered by U.S. special forces, while operations continue to locate the missing crew member.
Further details from and suggest the aircraft involved was an , a two-seat fighter jet typically operated by a pilot and a weapons systems officer. This contradicts earlier claims that the aircraft might have been an .
Meanwhile, reported that analysis of images released by Iranian media supports the identification of the aircraft as an F-15, further reinforcing the revised assessment.
U.S. President has reportedly been briefed on the situation, although there has been no official confirmation or detailed statement from the White House or the Pentagon at the time of reporting.
Sources also indicate that a coordinated search-and-rescue mission involving specialized U.S. forces is actively underway. If confirmed, the incident would mark the first known loss of a U.S. fighter jet inside Iran since the recent escalation of hostilities.
Images and videos circulating on social media, as well as reports from Iranian outlets, reportedly show U.S. helicopters and other aircraft flying at low altitude near the suspected crash site—suggesting an intense and ongoing recovery effort.
The situation remains fluid, with further details expected as official statements are released.
