Iranian Media Urges Civilians to Hunt US Pilot After F-15 Downing

A U.S. F-15 fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, triggering a high-risk rescue mission and a new wave of conflicting claims.

According to Reuters and CBS News, U.S. officials confirmed the aircraft was lost and that search-and-rescue operations began immediately for the two crew members. One has reportedly been recovered, while the second remains missing.

Iranian state media says its air defenses brought down the jet and has released images of wreckage, though it initially misidentified the aircraft. Tehran has also urged civilians to locate and capture the American pilot, offering a reward, a move reported by multiple outlets including the New York Post.

The situation is complicated by conflicting narratives. Some reports suggest the cause of the crash is still unclear, and U.S. officials have not fully detailed what happened.

The incident marks the first confirmed U.S. jet loss inside Iran during the current war, raising immediate concerns about escalation.

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