"Iranian forces have launched a search operation for the crew of a United States fighter jet which was downed by an air defence system, Iranian media reported. The downing is the first such report since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28."
"State media outlets in Iran showed photos of the wreckage of the jet and what appears to be an ejection seat with an attached parachute. According to Iranian reports, the aircraft was an F-15 jet and likely manned by two pilots."
"After the jet was downed, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf mocked US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of victory in the war, stating, 'After defeating Iran 37 times in a row, this brilliant no-strategy war they started has now been downgraded from regime change to Hey! Can anyone find our pilots?'"
Iranian media reported that a US fighter jet was downed by an air defense system over southwestern Iran. Iranian military forces launched a search operation for the crew. This incident is the first report of a downed US aircraft since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28. Iranian officials indicated the aircraft was likely an F-15 jet with two pilots onboard. One person has reportedly been recovered, and Iranian officials urged civilians to assist in locating survivors.
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