Live updates: U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, search and rescue mission underway

A US F-15E fighter jet has been shot down over southern Iran, with a search and rescue mission underway. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region, with oil prices increasing and Iranian missile and drone attacks damaging facilities across the Persian Gulf.
A US F-15E fighter jet was downed over southern Iran. A search and rescue operation is underway. Iran claimed it shot down the jet. The US has confirmed the incident. The jet was likely on a bombing mission. The crew's status is unknown. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is visiting the region to boost energy security.
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