"The Islamic Republic shot down a U.S. F-15 fighter jet with two crew members on board over its territory on Friday. One of the crew members was rescued a few hours later by U.S. helicopters, according to media in Washington and Israel."
"The downing of the first plane, over Iranian territory, according to The Washington Post, occurred in the southwest of the country. Although its pilot has been rescued, the second crew member is still missing."
"Iranian authorities have appealed to the civilian population to report any clues as to the whereabouts of the crewman and have distributed images on social media, supposedly from the crash site and the wreckage of the aircraft."
US troops are intensifying efforts to locate the second crew member of an F-15 fighter jet shot down by Iran. One crew member was rescued, while the other remains missing. This incident marks the first time Iran has downed a US military aircraft in nearly five weeks of conflict. Iranian authorities are offering a reward for information on the missing crew member. The situation highlights the ongoing risks of the conflict, which is opposed by a majority of Americans according to polls.
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