How Iran brought down US warplanes: Inside the rare air defence breakthrough
A US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet has been shot down by enemy fire over Iran, with one crew member rescued and a search ongoing for the second. The incident marks the first time a manned US aircraft has been brought down by enemy fire during Operation Epic Fury.
A US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran. One crew member was rescued, but a search is ongoing for the second. Iranian officials called for the capture of any surviving crew members. The US has confirmed the downing, but the location is not yet confirmed. This incident is the first time a manned US aircraft has been brought down by enemy fire during Operation Epic Fury. The US is conducting a search-and-rescue effort inside Iran.
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