BREAKING; US Fighter jet shot down by Iranian forces, rescue mission begins
BREAKING; US Fighter jets shot down by Iranian forces, rescue mission begins
There are reports saying a US F-15 was downed over Iran, but there’s been little public comment from either the White House or the Pentagon.
So far, the only word from the White House is that President Trump has been briefed on the situation.
This is likely because search and rescue efforts were still under way, making public confirmation difficult and sensitive during a delicate operation.
We now know that one crew member has been recovered, according to CBS, the BBC’s US partner.
Officials are expected to face questions about the circumstances of the incident.
US officials, including Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, have repeatedly said Iran’s air defence capabilities have been destroyed in the conflict.
A confirmed shoot-down of a fighter jet would immediately raise questions about Iran’s ability and willingness to continue the fight, and the threat it might pose to US personnel and aircraft over the country.
