Iran Broadcasts Bounty as US Races to Rescue Downed Airman
A U.S. rescue mission is intensifying inside Iran after a fighter jet was shot down, leaving one American airman still missing while Iranian media promotes a reward for capture.
According to Reuters and Axios, the F-15E was brought down during combat operations, with both crew members ejecting before impact. One has already been recovered by U.S. forces, but the second remains unaccounted for.
The situation is escalating as Iranian outlets reportedly urge civilians to help locate the missing airman, raising fears of capture before U.S. forces can reach them.
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U.S. aircraft, including rescue helicopters and a C-130, have been spotted flying low over Iranian territory, with some taking fire during the operation, according to multiple reports.
The incident marks the first time a U.S. manned aircraft has been shot down in this conflict, contradicting earlier claims of air superiority.
With search efforts ongoing and conditions deteriorating, the outcome could quickly shift the stakes of the war.
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