US Fighter Downed Over Iran, One Crew Rescued, One Missing
Key Takeaways
- Two US jets downed over Iran; rescue operations ongoing for the missing crew.
- One crew member rescued; the other remains missing.
- Iran claims it downed two US jets.
F-15 Downed, One Rescued
A US F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, the first American warplane lost in the five-week war.
Two crew members ejected safely; one was rescued, the second remained missing.
The Pentagon notified Congress and Trump said the loss would not affect negotiations.
Search Operations Intensify
The search for the missing crew member entered a second day amid heavy crossfire.
Iranian media posted images and offered rewards for turning in the pilot.
A former hostage interrogator explained the survival instincts of the missing airman.
ISRAELI SPY CHIEF
Israel's spy chief warned Iran's leaders would not survive the year.
Protests erupted worldwide and hundreds gathered in Israel despite restrictions.
Police forcibly dispersed crowds and made arrests.
Subsequent Down and Rescue of A-10
An A-10 was also shot down and the pilot was rescued.
The simultaneous loss of two fighter jets created operational challenges.
The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble.
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