US F-15 fighter shot down over Iran as search for missing crew unfolds

A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, three US sources said, confirming Iranian state media reports. US forces have launched search and rescue efforts and were looking for two pilots, two of the sources said. Potential rescue efforts appeared to be captured in video posted to social media and geolocated by CNN.

The state-run Tasnim agency said that the search for any missing crew had “so far been unsuccessful.” Separately, on Fars News, an anchor said a reward was being offered for anyone capturing an “enemy pilot or pilots.” It wasn’t immediately clear where in Iran the jet went down.

“President Trump has been briefed,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN.

0:00 Search underway after US fighter jet shot down in Iran 0:38 CNN anchor & chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto reports 2:31 CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene reports 4:29 CNN analysis: Image of damaged ejection seat consistent with US F-15 5:04 Lt. Col. Amy McGrath (Ret.), former US Marine combat fighter pilot, on search and rescue efforts 8:47 McGrath on what the aircrew might face

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