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Video: US aircraft search for pilots after fighter jet shot down in Iran
Middle East Eye2 hours ago
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This report describes a US F-15E being shot down over Iran, with search-and-rescue activity underway and one crew member missing. If accurate, it indicates direct kinetic conflict between the US and Iran and a severe escalation risk.
Summary
Video: US aircraft search for pilots after fighter jet shot down in Iran
Footage circulating online appears to show US planes and helicopters searching for pilots after a US F‑15E fighter jet was shot down over Khuzestan province in central Iran.
Videos show low‑flying aircraft and rescue helicopters in the area, with some unconfirmed clips seemingly showing aircraft being fired on.
The two‑seat jet carried a pilot and a weapons systems officer.
One crew member has reportedly been recovered by US forces, while the other remains missing, according to US media.
The exact circumstances of the downing are unconfirmed.
Khuzestan province is a key hub for Iran’s oil, gas and steel production, which has been heavily bombed, disrupting industrial output and threatening the country’s economy and export revenue.
Footage circulating online appears to show US planes and helicopters searching for pilots after a US F‑15E fighter jet was shot down over Khuzestan province in central Iran.
Videos show low‑flying aircraft and rescue helicopters in the area, with some unconfirmed clips seemingly… pic.twitter.com/7zI7R2k6jv
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) April 3, 2026
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Countries & Regions
United StatesIranUS Air Force
Weapons & Military
F-15E fighter jethelicoptersaircraft
Threat Indicators
military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
terrorism
Key Phrases
"Reported shootdown of US combat aircraft over Iran""Active search for missing crew""Potential direct US-Iran military escalation"