Washington, United States – Web Desk: The United States has confirmed that one crew member of a downed F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet in Iran has been successfully rescued, while search operations continue for the second crew member, according to media reports citing informed sources.
A report by CNN, quoting three US officials familiar with the matter, stated that the recovered pilot is now in US custody and is in stable condition. However, the status of the second crew member remains unclear, with search and rescue operations still underway.
US officials have confirmed that the aircraft shot down was an F-15E Strike Eagle, a highly advanced multi-role fighter jet capable of conducting both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. The aircraft typically carries two personnel: a pilot and a weapons systems officer responsible for targeting and combat systems.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran previously claiming it had shot down two US F-35 fighter jets within 24 hours. However, US authorities have only confirmed the loss of a single F-15E aircraft.
The situation remains fluid as military operations and recovery efforts continue, adding to the already escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
