politics
April 4, 2026
US Air Force fighter jet downed in Iran was F-15E
This information was confirmed to CBS News by sources among US officials
TL;DR
- A US Air Force F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iranian territory.
- The aircraft was a two-seat model.
- US officials confirmed the report to CBS News.
- A search-and-rescue operation is underway for the two crew members.
- A C-130 aircraft and two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are involved in the operation.
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