US-AMF-15E Shot Down Over Iran; One Crew Member Rescued

A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, the first American combat loss inside Iranian territory in the war.

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Axios

The two-crew aircraft's occupants ejected safely; one was rescued by special forces, the other remains missing.

BBC

Iranian media urged civilians to assist in the search and warned people to shoot them if seen.

This contradicted Trump's claims that Iran can't do a thing about US planes.

The rescue took place on Iranian soil, with U.S. special forces recovering one crew member.

Iranian media acknowledged the American rescue mission was active.

CBS News

Tehran retained limited capacity to defend its skies, as evidenced by the downing of the F-15E.

Trump was briefed and threatened, saying the military hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran.

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CBS News

The strike on a key bridge outside Tehran killed at least eight people.

The campaign was described as a high-risk gamble with unclear objectives.

The war's toll neared 5,100 across the region.

More than three dozen countries called for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began surprise visits to Gulf states.

CNN

The UN opened a humanitarian corridor in southern Iran.

DIE WELT emphasized the rescue with hopes of bringing the pilot back from captivity.

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CNN

Iranian media framed it as holding an American pilot hostage and threatened no mercy.

CNN Arabic

CBS and CNN focused on the rescue and ongoing search for the second crew member.