US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew

Author: news24.comPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: Iran

World / International

US fighter jet shot down over Iran, search underway for crew

A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue operation is underway for any survivors, a US official told Reuters. This incident marks the first known occurrence since the US launched its war with Iran on February 28. The official spoke on condition of anonymity and did not provide further details.

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