US helicopter on search mission for downed jet also hit by projectile, claims Iran media

A US helicopter on a search mission for a downed American fighter jet was reportedly hit by a projectile, according to Iranian state-linked media. The incident adds to the uncertainty surrounding the downed jet, which was believed to have crashed in southwestern Iran with at least one crew member ejecting.
A US helicopter searching for a downed American fighter jet was reportedly hit by a projectile. The incident occurred over southwestern Iran, where the fighter jet was believed to have crashed. The US launched a search and rescue operation, with Israel assisting in the mission. The cause of the jet's crash is unclear, and the number of personnel on board has not been confirmed. The incident marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict, now in its fifth week.
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