One Crew Member Rescued After U.S. Fighter Jet Downed in Iran

One crew member has been rescued after a United States fighter jet was shot down over Iran, according to multiple U.S. media reports on Friday.

The aircraft, identified by the U.S. officials, as an F-15E Strike Eagle, was carrying two crew members when it went down during ongoing military operations in Iranian territory.

Sources familiar with the incident confirmed that one of the crew members was successfully recovered by the U.S. forces and is currently receiving medical attention. However, search-and-rescue efforts remain underway for the second crew member, whose whereabouts are still unknown.

The downing of the aircraft marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran and is believed to be the first confirmed instance of a U.S. manned fighter jet being shot down within Iranian territory during the current hostilities.

Iranian state media earlier claimed responsibility for the incident, while local authorities reportedly urged civilians to assist in locating the surviving crew members.

U.S. officials have not released the identities of the crew, and details surrounding the circumstances of the shootdown remain limited. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has continued rescue operations under high-risk conditions in the region.

The incident underscores growing tensions and the increasing dangers faced by military personnel as the conflict deepens.