April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Crew Member Reported Rescued

U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Crew Member Reported Rescued
"The NY Times has cited US and Israeli officials who has given confirmation that a US fighter jet was downed and that a major rescue operation is underway, with the fate of the plane's crew unclear:

There are also unconfirmed claims that a helicopter may have been shot down as it was engaged in the search and rescue mission. Supposedly state media has also issued a bounty for the capture of any US pilot by Iranian citizens.
There are also emerging reports that Iran may have captured one of the pilots, while separately Israel's N12 reports that the US has sent "large forces" to rescue the crew. Presumably this is an aerial mission, including spotter aircraft and helicopters - leading to potential greater exposure to ground fire.
It is possible that US Special Forces operators could also be involved in the rescue mission, but CENTCOM within the opening hours of the incident has not confirm anything." 

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